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Historic,  Archive  Document 

Do  not  assume  content  reflects  current 
scientific  knowledge,  policies,  or  practices. 


Introdudlion. 

In  presenting  this  catalogue,  we  desire  to  extend  our 
thanks  for  the  past  patronage  of  our  many  customers, 
and  to  solicit  your  orders  for  the  future.  Our  right  to 
existence  is  based  upon  our  service  and  no  order  is  too 
large  or  too  small  to  receive  our  careful  consideration. 

We  are  always  glad  to  consult  with  prospective  cus- 
tomers and  give  them  suggestions  based  upon  personal 
knowledge  of  what  others  have  found  the  most  profi- 
table and  satisfactory  under  similar  circumstances- 

In  common  with  other  merchandise,  the  general 
trend  of  prices  for  both  fruit  and  ornamental  stock  is 
upward,  which  is  made  necessary  by  the  increased  cost 
of  labor,  material  and  general  expense  of  operation.  We 
strongly  recommend  that  you  buy  NOW  whatever  you 
contemplate  planting.  They  will  be  no  cheaper  in  cost 
in  the  future,  and  you  will  have  that  much  more  time 
*to  enjo}"  the  satisfaction  which  comes  from  planting,  and 
it  is  not  well  to  lose  sight  of  the  fact  that  we  will  be 
dead  a long  time  after  we  leave  this  earth,  and  satisfac- 
tion now  is  better  than  the  anticipated  satisfaction  of 
someone  else.  For  commercial  returns;  the  early  bird 
gets  the  worm  and  while  there  seems  no  possible  failure 
of  the  fruit  demand  for  the  future,  yet  the  quicker  you 
get  your  plants  into  bearing,  and  learn  to  properly  market 
them,  the  greater  your  advantage  over  those  who  plant 
next  year  or  “after  a while.’’ 

In  the  nursery  trade  there  has  grown  up  a standard 
of  ethics  which  is  observed  by  all  reputable  nurserymen, 
and  you  are  respectfully  referred  to  these  terms  and  con- 
ditions when  placing  your  orders. 

We  feel  confident  that  all  things  considered,  we  can 
supply  your  wants  better  than  anyone  else,  because  of 
our  knowledge  of  local  problems  yon  have  to  meet,  and 
we  trust  you  will  consult  us  before  placing  your  order 
elsewdiere. 

THE  SHIPPING  SEASON  generally  begins  from  the  first  to  the  middle  of 
March,  and  about  the  15th  of  October  in  the  autumn.  The  season  is  not  regulated, 
however,  by  any  definite  date,  nor  by  the  state  of  vegetation  at  the  locality  of  the 
planter,  but  by  the  condition  of  the  trees  when  received-  Parties  south  of  us 
may  receive  our  trees  some  weeks  after  their  season  has  opened,  yet  when  plant- 
ed they  will  give  entire  satisfaction. 

EARLY  ORDERS — To  one  familiar  with  the  rush  at  the  packing  season,  it 
must  be  obvious  that  it  is  impossible  to  fill  an  order  requiring  much  time  in  its 
preparation  on  short  notice  without  doing  an  injustice  to  others  who  have  their 
orders  previously  booked.  In  fairness  to  all,  we  have  adopted  the  practice  of  filling 
orders  in  the  rotation  received,  unless  orders  are  received  far  enough  ahead  of  the 
packing  season,  with  instructions  to  ship  at  a given  date,  so  that  we  can  arrange 
a special  shipping  date.  So  we  again  say — place  your  order  as  far  in  advance  of 
shipping  as  you  possibly  can,  stating  when  you  would  like  stock  sent. 

PACKING — We  do  not  charge  for  packing  boxing  or  delivering  to  freight  or 
express  companies  at  our  station-  We  do  not  prepay  any  charges,  unless  goods 
are  to  be  delivered  to  a prepaid  station,  as  all  our  prices  and  quotations  are  free 
on  board  cars  at  our  nurseries.  If  you  have  no  agent  at  your  station  and  ship- 
ment has  to  be  prepaid,  notify  us  and  we  will  prepay  and  bill  charges  to  you  after 
shipment. 

OUR  GUARANTEE — We  exercise  care  to  have  our  stock  genuine  and  relia- 
ble, and  hereby  guarantee  that  if  all,  s ubstantially  all  or  any  part  of  stock  deliv- 
ered, does  not  prove  true  to  name  as  ordered  ,we  will  replace  it  free  of  charge, 
or  refund  the  money  paid  for  it,  that  being  the  measure  of  damages  for  a breach 
of  the  contract. 

Certificate  of  Nursery  Inspection  furnished  With  All  Shipments. 


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APPLES 


The  apple  is  universally  recognized  as  the  most  desirable  fruit  of  the  United 
States,  because  of  its  great  varieties  of  delicious  flavors,  nutritious  qualities  and 
nutrative  value.  Whether  as  commercial  crop  or  for  the  satisfaction  of  the  family, 
a well  selected  orchard  of  a few  varieties  is  a most  desirable  investment  that  any 
land  owner  can  place  on  his  premises. 

We  recommend  the  planting  of  a few  thrifty  trees  three  years  old  and  from 
five  to  six  feet  high  as  such  are  more  safely  handled  than  older  and  larger  trees. 

Each  10  100 

5 to  7 feet,  branched  $0.20  $1.75  $15.00 

4 to  5 feet,  whips  ‘ 15  10.00 

3 to  4 feet  08  7.00 

2 to  3 feet 05  


Summer  Apples 

^Benoni — Pale  yellow,  marked  with  dark 
crimson;  fine  bloom;  juicy,  crisp,  acid; 
medium  size;  tree  a medium  grower;  bears 
young  and  profusely;  August. 

Iiiveland  (Liveland  Raspberry) — Color 

orange-yellow,  striped,  splashed  and  shad- 
ed with  red,  showing  gray  dots  through 
the  color;  flesh  light  yellow  often  stain- 
ed with  red,  fine,  tender,  juicy;  core  med- 
ium open;  flavor  sub-acid,  good; 

August.  There  is  no  apple  East  or 
of  better  quality  than  Liveland.  The 
tree  is  perfect  and  a good  bearer;  the  fruit 
is  handsomely  colored. 

Zarly  Harvest — Medium  to  large;  pale 
yellow;  fine  flavor.  Tree  moderate,  erect 
grower,  and  a good  bearer.  A beautiful 
and  excellent  variety  for  dessert  and 
kitchen. 

Duchess  of  Oldenhm’g  — Large  size, 
roundish;  streaked  with  red  and  yellow; 
flesh  whitish;  juicy;  flavor  sprightly,  sub- 
acid; market  variety.  Tree  a vigorous 
grower;  very  hardy;  succeeds  in  north- 
west where  many  kinds  fail.  August-Sep- 
tember-October. 


Duchess  of  Oldenhurg* 


Red  Astrachan — Large,  roundish;  nearly 
covered  with  deep  crimson;  over-spread 
with  a thick  bloom;  juicy;  rich;  acid.  Cook- 
in  c and  eating  variety,  suitable  for  mar- 
ket. Tree  a vigorous  grower  with 
large  foliage,  a good  bearer;  Au- 
gust. 


*Yellow  Transparent — Good  size, 

clear  white  turning  to  pale  yellow; 
flavor  subacid  highly  prized  for  cook- 
ing and  eating;  popular  market  vari- 
ety. Tree  of  Russian  origin;  up- 
right grower;  bears  early  and  abun- 
dantly; hardy.  July-August. 


Bietigheimer 


Fall  Varieties 

Bietigheimer  (Red  Bietigheimer) — Large 
to  very  large;  pale  green  color,  mostly  cov- 
ered with  purplish-crimson  stripes;  flesh 
white,  firm  and  rather  dry.  A vood  cooking 
apple  which  attracts  attention  in  market 
on  account  of  size.  Tree,  German  origin, 
a fine  grower,  abundant  bearer.  Septem- 
ber-October. 


Golden  Sweet — A large,  handsome. 


yel- 


low apple;  fine;  sweet;  good  for  market. 
Tree  rather  spreading  and  irregular.  A 
free  grower  and  productive.  August-Sep- 
tember. 


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Chenang'o  (Strawberry) — Rather  large, 
oblong,  conic,  angular;  whitish-yellow 
striped  and  splashed  with  light  crimson; 
flesh  white,  very  tender,  with  mild,  pleas- 
ant sub-acid  flavor.  A market  and  eating 
variety.  Tree  vigorous  and  productive. 


Wealtliy 


Pall  Pippin — Very  large,  roundish,  ob- 
long, yellow;  flesh  tender  and  delicious. 
One  of  the  most  valuable  varieties  for 
table  or  market.  Tree  a free  grower  and 


quality,  pleasant;  sub-acid;  excellent  for 
baking;  popular  market  kind.  Tree  good 
grower  and  fine  bearer.  October- January. 

Weal  thy  — Medium  size;  roundish; 
smooth;  nearly  covered  with  dark  red; 
flesh  white  or  little  stained;  tender  and 
very  good;  dessert;  very  profitable  as  a 
market  sort.  Tree  good  grower  and  pro- 
ductive. October- January. 

Winter  Varieties 

Arkansas  Black — Large,  round,  smooth; 
often  very  black;  flesh  yellow,  juicy  and 
delicious  when  ripe;  cooking  or  market; 
splendid  keeper.  Tree  vigorous,  hardy  and 
abundant  bearer.  December-April. 

Baldwin — Medium  size;  conical;  bright 
red;  flesh  crisp,  juicy,  sub-acid;  rich  fla- 
vor; great  market  variety  of  eastern  states 
for  cooking,  dessert  and  market.  Tree 
vigorous,  open  head.  Abundant  crops, 
but  does  not  bear  young.  November- 
March. 

Banana — Medium  size;  smooth;  easily 
polished;  deep  yellow;  slight  blush;  flesh 
solid,  juicy;  mild  sub-acid;  has  delicate 
banana  perfume  and  flavor;  very  popular 
for  dessert  and  market. 

Delicious — Flourishes  well  in  every  state 
of  the  union.  Bears  annually;  great  yielder; 
hangs  well  on  trees.  Trees  very  thrifty, 
long  lived  and  extremely  hardy.  Fruit 
very  large,  nearly  covered  with  brilliant 
dark  red;  flesh  fine  grained,  crisp,  juicy, 
melting  and  delicious;  splendid  keeper  and 
shipper;  should  be  in  every  orchard. 


a fine  bearer.  October-December. 

*Pameuse  (Snow  Apple)— Medium  size; 
pale,  greenish-yellow,  mixer  with  stripes 
of  red  and  spashes  of  r^d  on  shady  side; 
flesh  white,  tender  and  juicy,  slightly  per- 
fumed, sub-acid;  extra  good;  recommended 
for  table,  kitchen  and  market.  An  old  and 
well  known  variety.  Tree  a moderate 
grower  but  productive.  October-Novem- 
ber. 

Graveusteiu — Large,  rather  flat;  yellow, 
with  red  stripes;  beautiful  and  showy; 
flesh  firm,  tender  and  crisp,  highly  flav- 
ored; cooking  and  market.  Generally  rec- 
ommended as  a good  fall  variety. 

Huhhardston  (Nonsuch) — ^Large,  yellow 
with  red  stripes;  flesh  tender  and  juicy; 
sub-acid,  very  good  flavor;  recommended 
for  dessert  and  market.  Very  productive. 
November- January. 

Maiden  Blush — Medium  size,  smooth, 
beautifully  flushed  with  red  on  creamy- 
yellow;  flesh  tender,  of  pleasant  but  not 
high  flavor.  A good  market  sort  because 
of  attractive  appearance  and  all-around 
utility.  Tree  a fair  grower  and  produc- 
tive. September-October. 

Bamho — Medium  size;  oblate;  smooth 
streaked  and  marbled  with  dull  yellowish 
ground;  dots  large,  whitish;  flesh  tender, 
rich,  mild,  sub-acid.  An  old  variety;  good 
for  cooking  or  eating.  Tree  a great  grower 
and  very  productive.  Most  popular  in  the 
west.  October-December. 

Twenty  Ounce  (Cayuga  Red  Streak) — 

Very  large;  striped;  very  showy;  flesh  fair 


Ben  Davis — Medium  large;  red,  striped; 
flesh  white;  sub-acid;  rather  coarse  grain- 
ed; great  market  variety  but  not  really 
good  until  very  late.  Tree  very  vigorous 
and  productive;  rarely  fails  to  crop.  De- 
cember-March. 

English  Russet — Medium  size;  very  reg- 
ular; greenish-yellow  and  nearly  covered 
with  russet;  flesh  yellowish-white.  Arm 
and  crisp,  with  pleasant  flavor.  Recom- 
mended for  dessert  and  market.  Tree  vig- 
orous grower  and  good  bearer,  hardy.  No- 
vember to  April. 


Baldwin 


PORTLAND  NURSERY  CO.,  PORTLAND,  IND. 


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Grimes  Golden 


Fallawater  (Tulpehocken) — Very  large, 

handsome  green,  nearly  covered  with  dull 
red;  flesh  juicy,  crisp,  pleasant;  sub-acid. 
Home  use  and  local  market.  Tree  a strong 
grower,  very  productive,  even  while  young. 
November  to  March. 

Gano  (Black  Ben) — Large;  conical; 
smooth;  very  deep  red  and  attractive;  flesh 
pale  yellow,  fine  grained;  mild  sub-acid. 
A good  shipper  and  keeper  for  market. 
Tree  healthy,  vigorous  and  hardy;  annual 
bearer.  February  to  May. 

Grimes  Golden — Medium  size;  regular; 
rich,  golden  yellow;  flesh  yellow,  Arm, 
crisp,  aromatic,  rich;  quality  very  best. 
Top-notcher  in  market.  Tree  hardy  and 
productive;  bears  early;  blossoms  late  in 
spring  frost  seldom  catches  them.  One  of 
the  best  sorts.  November  to  January. 

Jonathan  (New  Spitzenberg) — Medium 
size;  roundish;  yellow,  nearly  covered 
with  red;  flesh  white,  fine  grained,  juicy, 
tender  and  mild;  a delicious  and  strictly 
dessert  apple  that  always  demands  high- 
est market  prices.  Seedling  Of  Spitzen- 
berg. Is  a much  better  tree;  vigorous  and 
productive.  November  to  April. 

McIntosh  (McIntosh  Red) — Medium 
largei;  polished;  smooth;  yellow,  nearly 
covered  with  brilliant  crimson;  beauti- 
ful; flesh  snow  white,  crisp,  very  tender, 
aromatic;  sub-acid;  very  good  quality.  Re- 
sembles Fameuse  type,  but  is  larger  and 
more  hardy.  Tree  vigorous,  with  spreading 
head;  a good  annual  bearer;  popular  In 
northwest.  November  to  February. 

ITorthem  Spy — Large;  roundish;  slight- 
ly conical;  striped  with  sunny  side  pur- 
plish-red; flesh  white  and  tender,  with 
mild,  rich,  spicy  flavor.  An  old  favorite 
and  one  of  the  best  all4around  apples 
grown.  Tree  is  a strong,  upright  grower, 
head  very  compact  and  should  be  opened 
up  by  pruning  to  admit  air  and  light.  De- 
cember-June. 

Northwestern  Greening — Large;  round; 
green,  turning  to  yellowish-green  when 
ripe;  flesh  yellow,  flne  grained  and  firm: 
good  flavor,  smooth  and  attractive;  mar- 
ket sort  bringing  high  prices.  Tree  one 
of  best  growers  in  the  west;  extremely 
hardy  and  bears  young.  Blossoms  early. 


Ralls  (Janet) — Medium  size,  roundish; 
greenish-yellow,  streaked  with  red;  flesh 
white,  crisp,  rich  and  juicy;  pleasant  sub- 
acid; recommended  for  all  purposes  as 
excellent.  Tree  vigorous  but  slow  grower. 
Comes  into  blossom  late  and  sometimes 
escapes  frost  damage.  Long  and  good 
keeper. 

Rhode  Island  Greening — Large;  green- 
ish-yellow; tender,  juicy,  rather  acid  but 
high  flavored;  very  popular;  extra  good 
cooker.  An  old  standard  sort.  Tree  vig- 
orous and  spreading;  a heavy  and  constant 
bearer.  December-March. 

Rome  Beauty — Large;  round;  mottled 

and  striped  in  different  shades  of  red; 
flesh  yellowish,  tender;  juicy;  sub-acid; 
recommended  as  a dessert  and  market  va- 
riety. Good  grower,  blooms  late,  produc- 
tive; especially  recommended  in  eastern 
states.  November-February. 

Salome — Medium  size;  conical;  yelloiw 
ground,  red,  striped;  flesh  whitish-yellow; 
half  fine;  tender;  mild  sub-acid;  good; 
recommended  as  an  all-around  apple  till 
summer,  does  not  get  dry  until  July  or 
August.  Tree  a strong  grower,  very 
hardy;  bears  young,  alternating  heavy  and 
light  crotp. 

Stayman’s  Wiuesap — Medium  size;  round- 
ish; greenish-yellow,  red  striped;  flesh  yel- 
low, firm,  fine  grained,  crisp,  juicy,  aro- 
matic; recommended  for  cooking  and  eat- 
ing. Tree  quick  and  vigorous  growea*, 
adapts  itself  readily  to  different  soils  and 
situations.  November  to  February. 

Talmau  Sweet — Medium  size;  pale  yel- 
low; flesh  fin©  grained,  white,  firm,  mod- 
erately juicy  and  very  sweet;  quality  ex- 
cellent. Tree  vigorous,  upright,  spread- 
ing and  very  productive;  one  of  the  old 
©astern  varieties.  December-March. 

Tompkins  King  (King  Tompkins  County) 
— Very  large;  attracts  attention  by  size; 
red;  fiesh  yellowish,  crisp  and  tender,  sub- 
acid of  best  quality;  always  in  demand  on 
market.  Tree  vigorous  grower,  good  bear- 
er and  hardy.  November-January. 


Northwestern  Greening 


Winesap — Medium  size;  roundish;  deep 
red;  fiesh  yellow,  firm,  crisp,  juicy;  ex- 
cellent quality;  a leading  export  variety. 


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Tree  moderately  vigorous  with  open  ir- 
regular head;  very  productive  and  an  early 
bearer. 

Wolf  River — Very  large;  handsome;  red, 
on  greenish-yellow  skin;  flesh  whitish, 
tinged  with  yellow,  very  Arm,  tender,  juicy 
and  of  good  quality,  rather  acid;  market 
sort.  Tree  very  hardy  and  productive. 

Yellow  Belleflower — Very  large;  some- 
times angular;  pale  yellow,  often  with  a 
blush;  flesh  white,  very  tender  when  ripe, 
fine  grained,  crisp  and  juicy;  acid,  becoming 
sub-acid  later;  an  old  and  hi"^hly  recom- 
mended variety.  Tree  rather  upright.  No- 
vember-February. 

Yellow  Newton  (Newton  Pippin) — Med- 
ium large;  round  or  a little  lop-sided  and 
somewhat  irregular;  yellowish-green;  flesh 


very  juicy,  crisp  and  highly  delicious  fla- 
vor; rated  as  among  the  very  best  all- 
around  varieties.  Tree  needs  rich  soil, 
and  is  a rather  slow  grower.  December- 
May. 

York  Imperial — Medium  large;  often  ob- 
long; greenish-yellow,  covered  with  bright 
red;  flesh  crisp  and  juicy  when  mellow.  A 
great  variety  for  cold  storage  market  and 
raised  in  immense  quantities  in  Pennsyl- 
vania section.  Tree  vigorous  and  produc- 
tive, almost  equalling  Ben  Davis. 

Paradise  Winter  Sweet — Large;  round; 
brownish-white  to  yellow;  flesh  white,  fine 
grained,  juicy,  sweet,  sprightly;  market  or 
home.  Tree  upright,  moderate  grower, 
blights  in  some  localities.  December  to 
March. 


CRAB  APPLES 


Transcendent 


Crab  apples  are  especially  desirable  in  the  colder  sections  as  only  a few  variL' 
ties  of  apples  can  be  successfully  grown,  but  they  succeed  well  in  all  climaies  and 
their  fruit  is  very  popular  for  preserves,  jelly  and  some  sorts  are  excellent  for  eatiug. 
Prices  Same  as  for  Standard  Apple  Trees 


Alaska — Fruit  larger  than  Transcendent; 
yellow;  flavor  excellent;  long  keeper;  tree 
a strong  grower  and  perfectly  hardy. 

Gideon — Large;  waxy  white,  slightly 
golden  on  sunny  side.  Tree  resembles 
Duchess  of  Oldenburg,  both  in  habit  and 
growth;  very  hardy  and  productive. 

Kyslop — Large,  round,  conical;  yellow, 
with  heavy  shadings  of  deep  crimson  and 
splashes  of  maroon  with  heavy  blue  bloom; 
flesh  fine,  firm,  yellow,  astringent;  its  high 
color  always  commands  a fancy  market 
price.  Tree  very  vigorous  where  hardy, 
blights  in  some  localities;  bears  abundant- 
ly in  clusters,  which  make  them  exceed- 
ingly ornamental.  September-October. 

Red  Siberiaa — Medium  or  small;  round, 
oblate;  yellow,  with  scarlet  cheek;  flesh 
yellow  and  acid;  recommended  for  cook- 
ing and  market  Tree  hardy;  fruit  grows 


in  clusters;  bears  young  and  abundant. 
A fine  variety.  Ripens  August-September. 

Transcendent  — Medium  large,  oblate; 
golden  yellow,  with  blush;  flesh  firm,  crisp, 
yellowish,  fine  grained,  very  juicy  and 
acid;  when  ripe  is  edible.  It  is  generally 
grown  all  over  the  United  States  and  is 
very  popular  for  cider  as  well  as  jelly  and 
preserves.  Tree  grows  rapid  and  irregu- 
lar; a great  bearer;  subject  to  blight,  and 
should  not  be  planted  near  other  apple 
trees.  September. 

Wliitney — Large,  averaging  one  and  one- 
half  to  two  inches;  round,  conical;  smooth, 
glossy  yellow,  with  red  stripes;  flesh  firm, 
juicy  and  rich;  almost  sweet;  especially 
bred  for  wine  and  cider.  Tree  hardy,  hand- 
some and  very  productive.  August. 

Yellow  Siberiaii — Small,  round;  yellow; 
flesh  yellowish  and  acid;  popular  on  mar- 
ket for  jellies.  Tree  vigorous  and  hardy. 
September. 


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PEARS 

The  pear  is  the  most  delicious  of  modern  fruits  on  account  of  its  fine,  juicy 
texture,  exquisite  flavor  and  aroma.  While  some  varieties  do  better  if  picked  when 
partially  ripe  and  finished  in  doors,  yet  the  really  enjoyable  supply  should  come 
from  the  home  orchard,  planting  a number  of  varieties  that  will  ripen  in  succession, 
from  fall  to  winter. 


STANDARD 

Each  10 

5 to  7 feet  . . . . .$0.35  $3.00 


4 to  5 feet 25  2.00  14.00 

100  DWARF 

$18.00  2 year  old  $0.30 


Summer  Varieties 


Bartlett — ^Large;  rich  yellow,  with  beautiful  blush  next 
the  sun;  buttery,  very  juicy  and  highly  flavored.  Very 
popular;  grown  everywhere.  A favorite  market  variety. 
Tree  a strong  grower;  bears  early  and  abundantly.  Does 
best  as  a standard.  Last  of  August  and  early  Sep- 
tember. 

Clapp's  Favorite  (Fay) — Large;  pale  lemon  yellow 
with  red  cheek;  flesh  of  fine  texture,  melting,  buttery, 
juicy,  with  a rich  vinous  flavor;  good  for  market  and 
kitchen.  Tree  hardy  and  very  productive  does  well 
in  all  section.®  Standard  or  dwarf.  August. 

Early  Harvest — Medium;  golden  yellow,  with  red 
flavor  not  the  best  but  recommended  for  kitchen 
and  market  because  extremely  early — a month  be 
fore  Bartlett. 

Koonce — Medium;  yellow,  with  red  cheek  oi  ig- 
inated  in  southern  Illinois;  largely  planted  for 
market  sort.  Can  be  picked  green  and  will  color 
up  well  in  a few  days.  Tree  vigorous,  bearing' 
large  crops  annually.  July-August. 

Seckel — 

son  cheek; 
a r o matic; 
pear  known, 
hardy  and 


Medium;  yellow,  with  crim- 
flesh  melting  sweet  and 
most  exquisitely  flavored 
Tree  slew  gjrower,  but 
healthy.  September 


Clapp’s  Favorite 

Summer  Doyenne  (Doy  de  Ette) — Small; 
yellowish;  melting,  sweet;  very  good  qual- 
ify for  dessert.  Tree  vigorous  and  pro- 
ductive. August. 

Tyson — Medium  small;  bright  yellow 
with  russet  cheek;  flesh  melting,  sweet 
and  delicious.  Tree  upright,  hardy,  but 
not  so  early  to  bear;  recommended  for 
the  west.  August.  Standard  or  dwarf. 

Wilder — Medium  small;  yellow,  with 
dark  red  cheek;  flesh  melting,  sweet  and 
good  for  dessert;  popular  on  market. 
Tree  very  attractive,  of  vigorous  and  sym- 
metrical growth.  Standard  or  dwarf. 
Early  August. 

Autumn  Varieties 

Anjou  (Buerre  D’ Anjou) — Large;  green- 
ish, shaded  with  russet-crimson;  flesh  is 
highly  flavored,  vinous  and  rich;  dessert 
and  market  sort;  keeps  well  until  winter 
holidays,  when  it  commands  a high  price. 
Tree  hardy  and  productive,  and  succeeds 
well  in  all  sections.  October- January. 


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Clairgreau — Laree;  yellow  with  russet 
and  brown,  sometimes  shaded  with  crim- 
son; flesh  yellow  and  juicy,  recommended 
for  cooking-  and  market.  Tree  a good 
grower  and  bears  early.  Standard  or 
dwarf.  October-November. 


Eleffer 


Duchess  (Douchesso  d’Angoleme) — Very 
large;  green  and  yellow,  with  russet;  flesh 
very  juicy,  with  rich,  excellent  flavor.  An 
all  around  variety  for  dessert,  cooking 
and  market.  Succeeds  best  as  a dwarf. 

Flemish  (Flemish  Beauty) — Large;  pale 
yellow,  covered  with  light  russet,  turning 
reddish-brown  when  ripe;  flesh  juicy,  very 
sweet,  rich  and  melting;  a dessert-mar- 
ket variety.  Tree  very  hardy,  vigorous 
and  fruitful;  recommended  for  extreme 


QUINCES 

25c  each. 

Angers — Medium  size,  pear  shaped;  gol- 
den yellow;  rather  acid,  tree  a thrifty 
grower  and  abundant  bearer.  October. 

Champion — Very  large,  greenish-yellow: 
flesh  cooks  as  tender  as  an  apple  and 
without  hard  spots  or  cores;  flavor  deli- 
cate, imparting  an  exquisite  quince  taste 
and  odor  to  any  fruit  with  which  it  is 
cooked.  Trees  are  vigorous  growers  and 
bear  heavy  crops  of  superior  fruit;  one  of 
the  best  for  sections  not  subject  to  early 
frosts. 

Meech’s  Prolific — Large  size,  bright  yel- 
low, very  fragrant,  good  flavor;  one  of 
the  best;  bears  early  and  very  productive. 

Orange — Large,  bright  golden  yellow; 
fine,  firm  flesh  and  good  flavor;  one  of  the 
best  for  cooking.  The  most  popular  and 
extensively  cultivated  of  the  old  varie- 
ties. October. 


northern  states.  Standard  and  dwarf. 
September. 

Garber — Large;  bright  yellow,  with  red 
blush;  flesh  juicy  and  rich;  a cross  with 
the  Kieffer,  but  two  weeks  earlier  and 
better  quality.  Tree  very  productive  and 
bears  three  years  after  planting.  Stand- 
ard. September. 

Idaho — Large,  nearly  globular;  rich, 
light  yellow,  covered  with  small  “freck- 
les”; flesh  white,  grained  and  rich;  gener- 
ally considered  good  market  sort  but  little 
grown  for  home  use. 

Kiefier — Medium  large;  yellow  and  crim- 
son, with  russet  and  brown;  flesh  firm  and 
good  when  ripe;  the  Ben  Davis  of  the  pear 
family;  when  properly  ripened  is  delicious, 
but  taken  from  trees  and  sold  to  inexper- 
ienced people  has  created  prejudice  against 
it.  Tree  vigorous,  with  healthy,  dark  green 
V foliage;  an  early  bearer  and  very  produc- 
\ tive  everywhere.  October. 

Worden  (Worden’s  Seckel) — Medium 

size;  golden  yellow,  with  russet  cheek; 
flesh  fine  grained,  juicy,  buttery,  with  a 
’rich  aroma;  recommended  highly  as  a des- 
. sert  and  market  sort.  Tree  hardy  and 
; an  enormous  bearer.  September. 

Winter  Varieties 

Drouard  (President) — Very  large;  green- 
ish-yellow and  russet;  very  handsome; 
flesh  melting,  juicy  and  highly  aromatic; 
recommended  for  dessert  and  market. 
Tree  vigorous,  healthy  and  prolific  bearer. 
February-  March. 

Ziincoln  Coreless — Large;  golden  yellow; 

quality  only  medium,  distinctive  as  hav- 
ing very  few  if  any  seeds,  almost  clear 
of  core.  Tree  good  grower  and  productive, 
reported  to  blight  in  some  localities. 

Winter  ITelis — Medium;  greenish-yel- 
low, with  russet;  flesh  fine  grained,  melt- 
ing and  rich;  considered  one  of  the  most 
delicious  and  best  winter  sorts.  Tree 
straggly  and  slender  grower,  but  hardy 
and  thrifty.  Standard  or  dwarf. 


Champion  Quince 


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PEACHES 


Every  home  should  have  a few  peach  trees  as  there  is  no  more  delicions  fruit 
in  its  season,  and  that  purchased  on  the  market  is  often  of  an  inferior  quality  be- 
cause of  the  necessities  of  picking  comparatively  green.  Peach  trees  grow  quickly 
but  are  of  short  life  and  to  keep  a good  supply  of  fruit,  a few  trees  should  be  set 
out  each  year  to  replace  those  that  die  of  old  age  or  accident. 


Each  10  100 

5 to  6 feet  $0.15  $1.25  $10.00 

4 to  5 feet  13  1.00  9.00 

3 to  4 feet  08  .75  6.00 


Alexander  (Semi-Clingr)nMedium;  green- 
ish-white with  red  blush;  flesh  sweet  and 
juicy.  A good  market  sort.  Tree  vigor- 
ous and  very  productive. 

Crawford’s  Iiate — Large;  yellow  or 
greenish-yellow,  with  dull  red  cheek;  flesh 
yellow,  stained  red  at  pit,  melting,  vin- 
ous and  very  good.  Tree  hardy  and  pro- 
ductive, usually  needs  thinning  to  make 
good  sized  fruit.  Last  of  September. 


Crawford’s  Early — Large:  yellow,  with 
red  cheek;  flesh  yellow,  juicy  and  sweet; 
its  size  and  beauty  make  it  very  popular. 
Tree  vigorous  and  productive,  but  buds 
are  very  tender.  First  of  September. 

Dewey  (Admiral  Dewey) — Medium  size; 
yellow;  flesh  firm,  yellow  and  delicious; 
good  shipper;  highly  recommended  as  a 
very  early  sort.  Tree  is  strong,  hardy 
symetrical  gro  . r and  produces  well. 


July. 

Ede  (Captain  Ede) — Very  large*  yellow, 
tinted  with  red;  flesh  yellow  and  about 
same  quality  as  Elberta;  claimed  to  be 
hardier  than  Elberta  and  as  good  a market 
sort.  Augus*- 
September. 


Elberta 
Very 
red  blush;  flesh 
yellow  with 
E»ale  yellow, 
tender  and 
cy;  the 
market 
of  the 
Rank, 
grower, 
well  in  all 
peach 
sections, 
die  September. 


Carman 

Banner— Large,  round;  yellow,  with  crimson  cheek; 
flesh  firm,  yellow,  rich  excellent;  keeps  and  ships  as 
well  as  any  peach  on  the  market;  general  utility  and 
recommended  as  among  the  very  best.  Tree  early  bear- 
ing, productive  and  hardy.  Originated  in  Canada.  Oct. 

Beers  Smock — Medium  large;  creamy  white,  with  crim- 
son blush;  flesh  yellow,  tender  and  rich;  very  good  quality 
for  the  season,  and  recommended  for  market.  Tree 
a rapid  grower,  prolific  bearer  and  hardy.  Late’  Sep- 
tember-October. 

Belle  of  Georgia — Medium  large,  oblate;  white,  with 
red  cheek;  flesh  white,  firm  and  excellent  flavor;  recom- 
mended for  dessert,  kitchen  and  market.  Tree  a rapid 
grower  ond  very  productive.  Early  July. 

Carman — Large,  round;  white,  with  deep  blush;  flesh 
tender  and  jucy,  with  fine  flavor;  skin  very  tough,  making 
it  available  for  marketing  with  profit.  Tree  reported 
very  hardy  and  a prolific  bearer.  August. 

Champion — Large,  round,  quite  regular;  creamy  yellow, 
with  red  blush;  flesh  white,  with  red  stains  around  pit; 
flavor  delicous,  sweet  and  juicy.  Tree  very  hardy  and 
productive.  First  of  September. 


Elberta 


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Hale — Very  large;  yellow  with  profuse 
blush,  thin  skin  with  little  fuzz;  flesh  yel- 
low, solid  and  better  than  Elberta,  whicn 
it  supplements.  Tree  good  grower,  and 
heavy  producer.  Ripens  a week  before 
Elberta. 

Kalamazoo — Medium  to  large;  oval;  yel- 
low, striped  with  red  and  a thin  bloom; 
flesh  yellow,  red  at  pit;  rich,  vinous  and  of 
good  quality.  Tree  a strong  grower  and 
bears  at  two  years  old;  hardy  and  reli- 
able. September. 

Iiemou  Pree — Medium,  large,  roundish; 
often  with  pointed  apex;  light  yellow, 
with  greenish-white  tinge  and  thick  bloom; 
flesh  yellow,  tender  and  good;  a good  can- 
ning sort.  Tree  a regular  and  prolific 
bearer.  October. 

(Mayflower — Medium  size;  practically  red 
all  over;  flesh  firm  and  of  good  flavor;  ex- 
tremely valuable  as  a very  early  market 


sort,  especially  in  southern  states.  Tree 
blooms  very  late;  upright  and  good  grow- 
er; prolific  bearer.  Earliest  known. 

Smock — Large,  roundish,  somewhat  oval; 
yellow,  with  some  blush  and  thick  bloom; 
fiesh  yellow,  tender  and  sprightly.  A good 
market  sort. 

Stevem’s  Rareripe  — Medium,  oblong; 
creamy  white,  with  beautiful  blush;  flesh 
white  and  of  highest  quality.  Tree  bears 
early  and  is  prolific.  Early  October. 

Stump — Very  large,  roundish;  white, 
with  red  cheek,  considerable  bloom;  flesh 
white,  juicy  and  good  flavor.  Tree  very 
prolific.  Last  of  September. 

Triumph — Medium  large;  dark  yellow, 
nearly  covered  with  red;  flesh  yellow 
nearly  to  pit,  where  it  changes  to  green- 
ish-white; juicy,  melting  and  sub-acid;  an 
attractive  market  sort.  July, 


PLUMS 


The  plum,  like  the  pear,  succeeds  best  in  a rather  heavy  soil  with  some  clay, 
and  being  generally  free  from  disease  is  profitable.  They  should  be  gathered  a 
few  days  ahead  of  use  that  they  may  develop  their  perfect  flavor-  For  family  use, 
they  especially  do  well  in  poultry  yards,  or  where  the  hogs  keep  the  ground  free 
of  fallen  fruit.  The  varieties  should  be  mixed,  mostly  n tive. 


4 to  5 feet  $0.35  $2.50  $18.00 

American  Varieties 

DeSota  (Wis.) — Medium;  yellow  with 
red  cheek  and  thin  blue  bloom;  cling;  flesh 
firmi,  juicy  and  highly  flavored;  kitchen 


5 to  6 feet  ...$0.40  $3.00  $25.00 

one  of  the  very  best  sorts  for  kitchen. 
Tree  thrifty  upright  grower;  regular  bear- 
er. Medium  early. 

Stoddard  (Iowa) — Large;  yellow,  with 

red  cheek;  cling;  fiesh  splendid  for  des- 


Burbank  rium. 


and  market  sort.  Tree  is  very  hardy  and 
healthy;  its  fault  is  over-bearing  and 
should  be  thinned.  Last  of  August. 

Forest  Garden  (Iowa) — Large;  dull  pur- 
plish-red; cling;  flesh  yellow  or  reddish 
near  stone,  firm,  sweet  and  pleasant  flavor; 


sert,  develops  too  much  acid  for  cook- 
ing. August. 

Wild  Goose  (Tenn.) — Medium  to  large; 
red  with  purplish  bloom;  cling;  flesh  yel- 
low, juicy  and  sweet,  recommended  for 
kitchen  and  market.  Tree  vigorous  and 
good  bearer.  July. 


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Domestic  Varieties 

Arctic  (Maine) — Medium  small;  very 
dark  purple;  blue  bloom;  semi-clingr;  flesh 
g-reenish-vellow,  juicy  and  sweet,  with 
pleasant  flavor;  for  dessert  and  market. 
Tree  healthy  and  vigorous;  early  and 
abundant  bearer. 

*Bradsliaw  (Niagara,  Amer.) — Medium 
large:  purplish-red;  free;  flesh  green  and 
juicy;  good  shipping  qualities.  Tree  an 
upright  grower,  bears  regularly;  enor- 
mous crops.  Medium  early. 

Damson  (Europe) — Small;  black,  with 
thick  blue  bloom;  free;  flesh  juicy,  but 
rather  tart;  best 
for  kitchen  and 
market.  Tree 
enormously  pro- 
d u c t i V e and 
hardy.  Septem- 
ber. 

German  Prune 

(Calif)  — Very 
large  ; reddish- 
purple;  free;  flesh 
of  high  quality 
for  drying,  kitch- 
en or  market. 

Giant  Prune 

( Cailif  ) — Very 

large;  - reddish 
purple;  free;  flesh 
of  high  quality 
for  drying,  kitch- 
or  market. 

Imperial  Gage 

(N.  Y.) — Medium; 

yellowish  -Green; 
heavy  white 
bloom;  free  flesh 
juicy,  sweet,  rich 
and  excellent;  one 
of  the  very  best 
dessert  and  mar- 
ket. Tree  up- 
right and  vigor- 
ous. September. 

Italian  Prune 

(Europe)  — Medi- 
um large;  purpl- 
ish-black; blue 
bloom;  free;  flesh 
greenish  - yellow, 
juicy,  sweet  and 
5f  good  quality; 
will  hang  on  tree 
after  lipening; 
splendid  for  dry- 
ing and  market. 

Tree  very  produc- 
tive. September. 

Bombard  (N.  Y.) 

— Medium  large; 
reddish-violet,  with  heavy  bloom;  cling; 
flesh  firm,  yellow  and  very  pleasant  for 
both  kitchen  and  market.  Ti^o  unusually 
vigorous,  suceeding  well  on  even  light 
soils.  Late  August 

Monarch  (Eng.) — Large;  reddish  to  blue- 
purple;  thin  bloom;  free;  flesh  pale  gol- 
den-green, juicy,  pleasant;  recommended 
for  dessert,  kitchen  and  market.  Trees 
come  into  bearing  young  and  yield  abun- 
dantly. August. 


TeHow  Egg  (Europe) — Very  large; 
“greenish-yellow;  flesh  a little  coarse  but 
recommended  for  drying  and  cooking.  Tree 
a free  grower  and  very  productive.  Late 
August. 

Hybrid  Varieties 

Abundance  (Japan) — Medium  to  large;  a 
rich  cherry  red;  with  a decided  white 
bloom;  cling;  flesh  light  yellow,  exceed- 
ingly juicy,  tender  and  delicious;  kitchen 
and  market.  Tree  vigorous  and  hardy; 
rapid  grower  and  bears  young.  Last  of 
July. 

Burbank  (Japan)  — Large;  red- 
dish-purple; cling; 
flesh  yellow; 
juicy;  good  for 
kitchen  and  mar- 
ket. Tree  rather 
spreading  a n d 
abundant  bearer; 
very  hardy  and 
prolific.  Medium 
late. 

Climax—  Large ; 
heart  shaped; 

deep  rich  red; 
flesh  sweet  and 
fine;  tree  strong, 
thrifty  and  very 
productive.  One 
of  earliest  to  rip- 
en. 

Compass  — 

Small;  purplisht 
red,  with  large! 
pit,  flesh  yeHow 
and  very  good  for 
cooking.  The 
original  cross  of 
Minor  Plum  and 
Sand  Cherry. 

Hanska — Beau- 
tiful color,  bright 
red,  with  heavy 
bloom;  flesh  firm, 
yellow  and  good 
quality;  fragrant; 
apricot  flavor; 
tree  tall,  rapid 
grower;  pit  small. 

Toka  — Similar 
to  the  Hanska,  of 
same  parentage; 
tree  remarkably 
strong  and  vigor- 
ous grower,  mak- 
ing model  tree; 
early  and  heavy 
bearer  of  hand- 
some fruit. 


Shropshire  (Damson,  Eng.) — Small;  black 
or  blue;  cling;  flesh  rather  coarse;  pop- 
ular in  market  for  kitchen  use.  Tree  is 
not  a rapid  grower,  but  fruit  grows  abun- 
dantly in  thick  clusters.  October. 


Abundauce  Opata  — Color, 

shape  and  size 
similar  to  Sapa.  Flesh  firm,  greenish, 
with  pleasant  flavor;  excellent  for  eating; 
thin  skin,  free  from  acidity;  pit  small; 
season  early;  strong  grower;  heavy  bearer- 

Red  June  (Japan) — Medium;  vermillion 
red  with  bloom;  semi-ding;  flesh  light 
lemon  yellow;  slightly  sub-acid;  but  good 
quality  for  kitchen  and  market.  Tree 
strong  and  spreading;  unusually  produc- 
tive. Early. 

Wickson  (Calif.) — Very  large;  reddish- 
purple,  with  white  bloom;  cling;  flesh  firm 
and  meaty;  yellow,  rich,  aromatic;  a mar- 
ket sort.  Tree  strong  and  spreading; 
bears  abundantly  and  early,  in  most  lo- 
calities. Augi’st. 


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CHERRIES 


While  the  cherry  tree  is  of  rather  slow  growth  it  is  so  sturdy  and  hearty^  and 
bears  for  so  many  years  a large,  bountiful  crop  under  the  most  adverse  conditions, 
that  a few  of  them  are  the  most  valuable  tree  that  a home  man  can  plant.  Wh^ere 
room  is  available  a few  of  the  sweet  varieties  is  very  desirable,  but  owing  to  their 
uncertain  cropping,  some  of  the  sour  varieties  should  also  be  included  among  the 
selections. 


5 to  7 feet,  3 year  old,  35c  each;  $3.25  per  10, 

4 to  6 feet,  2 year  old,  30c  each;  $2.50  per  10. 

Bingr — Fruit  large,  dark  brown  or  black;  one  of  the 
most  delicious  late  sweet  cherries  on  the  Pacific  coast; 
is  considered  one  of  the  most  profitable.  Tree  hardy 
and  vigorous;  seems  to  succeed  east  better  than  most 
sweets.  Late. 

Centennial — Large,  compressed  heart-shape;  yellow, 
red  Or  white;  flesh  sweet  and  very  good.  This  is  a new 
California  variety  of  good  promise. 

Iiamhert — Very  large,  heart  shaped;  dark  purplish- 
red,  turning  to  almost  jet-black  when  fully  ripe;  flesh 
very  firm,  solid,  rich  and  juicy.  Tree  rugged,  strong 
grower,  hardy,  enormous  bearer.  Late  July. 

Spanish — Large,  pale  yellow  with  red  cheek;  flesh 
firm  and  juicy.  One  of  the  best  light  colored  cherries 
for  dessert.  Tree  very  productive.  June. 


Tartarian  (Black  Tartarian) — Very  large;  purplish- 
black,  heart-shaped;  flesh  mild  and  sweet  and  quality  considered  the 
very  best  for  market  and  dessert.  Tree  is  a vigorous,  upright  grower 
and  immense  bearer.  July. 

Windsor — Large,  dull  red;  flesh  very  firm,  and  fine  quality;  good 
bearer.  No  cherry  in  recent  years  has  attracted  more  attention.  Has 
been  recommended  by  some  of  the  most  prominent  fruit  growers  of 
the  country. 

Wood  (Governor  Wood) — Large,  round,  heart-shaped;  yellow,  mot- 
tled with  red;  flesh  sweet,  juicy  and  delicious.  Tree  healthy,  vigor- 
ous and  a great  bearer.  Fruit  hangs  well  on  tree.  June. 

SOUR  VARIETIES 

Baldwin — ^^Fruit  very  large,  round,  dark  red;  flavor  slightly  acid,  yet 
the  sweetest  and  richest  in  the  Morello  type;  unexcelled  in  earliness, 
vigor,  hardiness,  quality  and  productiveness.  June. 


Dyehouso — Medium  size;  red;  flesh  melting,  juicy  with  a sprightly 
Wood  tart  flavor.  Excellent  for  canning.  Resembles  New  Richmond.  Tree 

hardy  and  upright. 


Homer — Fruit  large,  round;  a clear  shiny 
red;  flesh  rather  acid  but  quality  first- 
class  for  kitchen  and  market.  Tree  strong 
and  hardy,  rapid  grower  and  bears  enor- 
mous crops.  Late  June. 

Iiate  Duke — Medium  large,  short,  heart- 
shaped;  light  red;  flesh  light  colored,  sub- 
acid,  witli  a good  fla-vor.  A kitchen  cherry 
of  the  very  best  quality.  Tree  strong,  up- 
right grower;  bears  well.  Last  of  July. 

Montmorenci  (Ordinaire) — Large,  round, 
handsome  red;  flesh  fine  flavored,  sub-acid; 
rich.  Recommended  for  kitchen  and  near- 
by market.  Tree  good  grower,  hardy,  pro 
ductive.  Late  June. 

Richmond,  Early — Medium  size^  dark 


red;  sprightly  acid  flavor.  This  Is  one  of 
the  most  valuable  and  popular  of  the  acid 
cherries,  and  is  unsurpassed  for  cooking 
purposes.  Tree  a slender  grower,  and  is 
exceedingly  productive.  The  most  hardy 
of  all  varieties.  Ripens  through  June. 

Royal  Duke — Medium  large,  roundish, 

heart-shaped,  red;  flesh  subnacid,  sweet 
and  rich;  one  of  the  sour  varieties  suit- 
able for  dessert.  Tree  hardy  but  moder- 
ate bearer. 

Wragrg — Large,  roundish,  heart-shaped; 
dark  crimson  and  when  ripe  black  or 
nearly  so;  flesh  and  juice  light  crimson; 
firm  and  good.  Very  productive,  hardy 
and  a sure  cropper. 


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Apricots 

Alexander  (Russian) — Medium  to  small 
size;  lig^ht  orange  flecked  with  red;  flesh 
tender  juicy,  sweet,  and  good  flavor;  des- 
sert and  market.  Tree  hardy  and  produc- 
tive. July. 

Early  G-olden — Small,  roundish-oval;  pal^ 
orange  with  smooth  "skin;  flesh  yellow, 
juicy,  sweet  and  desirable  for  dessert  use. 
Tree  hardy  and  productive. 

Moor  Park — Very  large;  orange-yellow 
with  numerous  specks  and  dots;  flesh  yel- 
low. sweet,  juicy  and  rich;  good  to  very 
good  market  and  dessert.  Tree  is  rather 
tender,  and  fruit  ripens  unevenly.  , Au- 
gust. 

Mulberries 

Eowning — Highly  ornamental  for  street 


or  lawn,  bearing  an  abundance  of  large, 
black,  sub-acid  fruit.  Its  long  bearing  sea- 
son makes  it  a universal  favorite  wher- 
ever grown. 

New  Americau — Equal  to  Downing  in  all 
respects  and  a much  hardier  tree.  It  bean 
fruits  of  the  finest  size  and  flavor  from 
mid-July  until  Autumn. 

White — A beautiful,  ornamental  tree  and 
used  for  its  decorative  effect.  Valuable 
for  feeding  silkworms. 

Persimmons 

Persimmons  (Diospyros) — A native  va- 
riety with  round  top  and  spreading;  fol- 
iage dark  green  and  very  dense;  fruit  over 
an  inch  in  diameter,  pale  orange  yellow, 
with  a whitish  bloom;  a beautiful  lawn 
tree. 


GRAPES 


Grapes  are  one  of  the  most  productive  and  hardy  fruits,  that  we  have.  They  can 
be  grown  in  small  spaces  and  trained  up  the  sides  of  buildings  or  along  fences,  oc- 
cupying very  little  room.  Make  the  soil  mellow  and  plant  vines  somewhat  deeper  than 
they  stood  in  the  nursery  and  about  8 feet  apart  by  a fence  or  building.  As  a commer- 
cial crop  they  are  as  desirable  as  corn  and  as  staple  on  the  market.  When  a vineyard 
is  once  established  it  will  be  very  productive  for  a lifetime  with  ordinary  care.  Poor 
soil  should  be  given  a liberal  application  of  rotten  manure. 

Prices  of  Grapes  except  where  noted,  2 year  old,  10c  each;  90c  per  10;  $8.00  per  100 


Agawam  — Large 
round,  early,  dark  red 
or  brown;  large, 
bunched  berries,  meaty 
and  free  fnom  sour 
pulp;  has  tough  skin 
and  bees  never  attack 
it;  in  flavor  it  is 
sprightly,  moderately 
sweet.  Midseason. 

Beta — A small  de- 
sirable grape  that  will 
prosper  as  far  north 
as  North  Dakota,  of- 
ten making  a growth 
of  15  or  20  feet  in  a 
single  season. 

Brlgliton — Medium  in 
size,  red;  flesh  rich, 
sweet  and  of  the  best 
quality.  Ripens  eari- 
ier  than  Delaware. 
Vinous,  vigorous  and 
very  hardy.  Early. 

Campbell  (C  a m p- 

bell’s  Early)  — Large 
size,  glossy  black  col- 
or, pulp  sweet  and 
juicy,  seeds  small,  few 
in  number  and  part 
readily  from  the  pulp, 
clusters  very  large; 
an  excellent  keeper 
and  shipper.  Early. 


Champion  — Large, 
black  grape,  medium 

quality;  the  earliest  of  all;  strong  grower 
and  very  hardy;  succeeds  in  all  sections, 
and  thus  makes  it  one  of  the  most  popu- 
lar market  grapes.  Midseason. 


middle  of  September. 
This  is  one  of  the  most 
popular  market  grapes. 

Catawaba  — Berries 
large  and  round,  red- 
dish, coppery  colored; 
flesh  fine  flavored  and 
sweet.  An  excellent 
late  sort.  Known  as 
the  great  sweet  wine 
grape.  Very  late. 

Delaware  — Berries 
rather  small,  round, 
skin  thin,  light  red, 
flesh  juicy  without  any 
hard  pulp;  sweet  and 
spicy  and  delicious  fla- 
vor. Vine  moderately 
vigorous,  hardy  and 
productive.  Midsea- 
son. 

Diamond  (Moore’s 
Diamond)  — Large, 
delicate,  greenish- 
white  with  a yellowish 
tinge  when  fully  ripe; 
few  seeds,  almost  free 
from  pulp,  excelent 
quality.  Vine  like  Con- 
cord in  growth  and 
hardiness  and  foliage; 
the  leading  early  white 
grapes. 

Moore’s  Early — Very  large,  round;  a 
black  with  a blue  bloom;  quality  very  fine 
and  is  classed  as  better  and  sweeter  than 
Concord.  Extremely  hardy  and  produc- 
tive. 


Moore’s  Early 


Concord — Large,  purplish  black  grape, 
very  hardy  and  productive,  ripening  about 


Niagara — Large,  slightly  oval;  pale  yel- 
low with  a white  bloom;  the  quality  is 


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equal  to  Concord  and  is  the  standard 
white  grrape  of  the  country.  Bunches  are 
large  and  compact.  Vine  vigorous,  hardy 
and  very  productive. 

Focklington — Very  large,  round,  golden 
yellow:  clear,  juicy,  sweet  and  tender,  with 
a little  pulp;  especially  a market  sort. 
Vine  hardy  and  healthy,  and  productive  in 
favorable  seasons.  Midseason. 

Vargennea — Large,  oval;  red  or  amber; 
flesh  firm,  sweet,  juicy  and  of  ‘the  best 
quality  for  dessert  and  market.  Vine  hardy* 


is  desirable  and  quite  prolific.  Midseason. 

VTorden — Large,  round;  black;  flesh  has 
a flavor  unlike  any  other  grape;  delicious 
and  melting;  a dessert  and  market  sort, 
considered  superior  to  Concord  in  eveir 
way.  Vine  hardy  and  productive.  Early 
midseason. 

Woodruff — Large,  round;  red;  handsome; 
quality  very  good  and  recommended  for 
both  dessert  and  market.  Vine  a strong 
grower,  healthy  and  hardy.  Early  mid- 
season. 


RASPBERRIES 


Raspberries  are  one  of  the  most  delicious  and  popular  fruits  grown,  are  easily 
cultivated  and  require  little  care.  Cut  out  old  and  weak  roots  each  year.  Plant  in 
good  soil  in  hills  about  4 feet  apart.  With  a little  care  and  attention  they  will  produce 
large  crops  of  berries.  In  large  plantings  it  is  advisable  to  plant  them  thickly  the  same 
as  hedge  row. 

Prices,  lOo  ea'oli;  75c  for'  10;  $1.5^  per  100;  $10.00  per  1,000. 


Black  Varieties 

Conrath — Large;  black  and  very  sweet: 
firm;  may  be  gathered  without  crushing  or 
breaking;  for  dessert  and  market.  Bush 
very  vigorous  and  large  grower;  needs 
extra  room;  very  productive.  Early. 

Cumberland — The  largest  of  all  the 
black-caps;  coal  black  berries;  very  firm 
and  quality  of  the  very  best;  excellent 
shipper.  Bush  a strong  grower,  stocky 
canes  and  unusually  prolific.  Midseason. 

XSureka — Large;  jet  black;  good  quality, 
firm  and  ships  well  for  market.  Bush 
g^od,  strong,  thrifty  grower  and  hardy. 
Very  early. 

aregg — Large;  black.  covered  with  a 
bloom;  quality  excellent  for  shipping,  evap- 
orating and  general  use.  Bush  hardy  and 
favorably  known  in  every  district;  pro- 
ductive. Midseason. 

Plum  Parmer — Large  sweet  and  juicy, 
but  firm;  very  attractive  and  recommended 
for  all  purposes.  Matures  fruit  ih  short 
time. 

Kansas — Very  large;  black;  a berry  of 
splendid  quality  for  general  use  and  popu- 
lar on  the  market.  In  many  sections  it 
is  the  leading  sort  for  extensive  planting 
on  account  of  its  vigorous  and  healthy 
growth,  and  prolific  bearing.  Midseason. 

Palmer — Large;  jet  black;  sweet  and  ex- 
cellent flavor;  desirable  for  dessert  and 
market.  Bush  hardy,  vigorous  and  produc- 
tive. One  of  the  very  best  early  sorts. 


Red  Varieties 

Paton — Very  large;  rich  red;  flesh  firm 
and  of  excellent  texture  for  shipping. 
Sprightly  and  exquisite  flavor.  Strong 
sturdy  grower  and  very  productive. 

Columbian — Very  large;  deep  purplish- 
red;  sweet  and  highly  flavored;  for  kitchen 
and  market.  Bush  very  vigorous  and 
large  grower;  needs  extra  room  as  it  is 
very  productive  Early. 

Cuth.ber*t — Very  large;  conical;  rich 
crimson;  very  handsome  and  firm;  fla- 
vor sweet,  rich  and  luscious;  a great  mar- 
ket sort  and  will  stand  shipping  long  dis- 
tances. Bush  hardy,  both  north  and  south; 
stocky,  upright  grower  and  productive. 
Midseason. 


Cuthbert 

Golden  Queen — Medium  large;  clear  am- 
ber yellow  with  highest  quality;  for  des- 
sert and  kitchen;  one  of  the  best  yellow 
berries  ever  introduced.  Bush  vigorous, 
hardy,  upright  and  productive. 

Herbert— Originated  in  Canada.  Stands 
severe  winters.  Fruit  large,  bright  crim- 
son; unsurpassing  quality:  rich,  sugary, 

of  true  raspberry  flavor.  One  of  the  best 
market  berries. 

Haymaker — Verv  large;  a bright  pur- 


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plish-red;  excellent  flavor;  delicious  for 
table  use  and  splendid  for  canning  and 
shipping.  Bush  vigorous,  hardy  and  free 
from  diseases  and  a great  producer.  Rec- 
ommended as  profitable. 

Zing — Large;  crimson;  f.rm;  good  fla- 
vor and  desirable  for  dessert  and  market; 
stands  shipping  excellently.  Bush  hardy 
and  very  productive.  Early. 

St.  Begis — Raspberries  for  four  months. 
The  new  everbearing  variety.  It 


gives  a crop  of  fruit  all  summer  and  au- 
tumn fruitng  on  the  old  canes  in  generous 
quantities  until  late  in  August.  By  this 
date  berries  begin  to  ripen  on  the  young 
canes  and  continue  until  late  in  autumn. 
Berries  are  a bright  crimson  of  large  gize 
and  of  surpassing  quality,  rich,  sugary 
with  full  raspberry  flavor.  It  succeeds 
upon  all  soils,  whether  light  and  sandy  or 
cold  heavy  clay  and  the  canes  are  abso- 
lutely hardy. 


BLACKBERRIES 


We  grow  our  blackberry  plants  from  root-cuttings,  and  in  this  way  get  plants 
with  plenty  of  fibrous  roots,  which  make  sure  the  growing  of  the  plant.  In  fruiting 
patches  of  blackberries  there  will  spring  up  many  plants  from  the  root,  and  these  are 
the  plants  that  are  usually  dug  up  and  sent  out  to  the  trade.  They  have  but  few,  if  any, 
fibrous  roots,  and  are  much  more  apt  to  die  when  planted,  and  will  not  make  the  growth 
after  planting  that  the  plants  will  when  grown  from  root-cuttings. 

Prices,  7c  each;  60c  for  10;  $3.00  per  100;  $20.00  per  ",000. 


Ancient  Briton — Medium  size;  flesh 
sweet  and  melting.  Well  adapted  to  mar- 
ket purposes.  Canes  strong  and  noted  for 
hardiness  in  all  sections. 

Blower — Claimed  to  be  the  hardiest,  most 
productive,  the  finest  quality  and  for  mar- 
ket to  bring  the  highest  price  of  all  black- 
berries. Large  size,  jet  black,  good  ship- 
per, best  quality  and  unexcelled  produc- 
tiveness are  the  main  characteristics  of 
this  splendid  new  sort. 

Barly  Harvest — Good  quality;  firm;  ex- 
tremely productive;  attractive  on  the  mar- 
ket; an  early  sort. 

Eldorado — Large;  black  and  do  not  turn 
red  on  exposure  to  sun;  sweet  and  melt- 
ing, having  no  hard  cores,  and  good  keep- 
er. Vines  hardy  and  vigorous. 

Kenoyer — Glossy  black;  easily  picked; 
never  sunburns,  and  does  not  turn  red  af- 
ter picking;  superior  to  Early  Harvest. 

Bawton — Very  large;  irregular;  roundish, 
oval;  black;  very  juicy;  soft;  moderately 
sweet,  finely  flavored  when  ripe.  A vig- 
orous grower  and  exceedingly  productive. 
Half  hardy. 

IiOgau — The  Logan  berry  is  a hybrid  be- 
tween the  raspberry  and  blackberry.  Fruit 
as  large  as  the  largest  blackberry  and  is 
produced  in  immense  clusters;  the  color 


is  clear,  dark  red.  It  partakes  of  the  fla- 
vor of  both  the  blackberry  and  the  rasp- 
berry; very  delicious;  seeds  small,  soft 
and  few.  Ripens  early,  just  after  straw- 
berries. 

IVIersereau — Large,  jet  black;  extra  qual- 
ity, very  sweet;  without  core;  unsurpassed 
as  a shipper  and  keeper.  Remarkably 
strong  grower,  claimed  to  be  the  hardiest 
blackberry. 

Bathbun — Berries  very  large*;  sweet,  lus- 
cious; have  no  core  and  are  firm  enough  to 
ship  and  handle  well;  canes  make  a strong, 
erect  growth,  yielding  fine  crops. 

Snyder — Medium  size,  sweet,  melting; 
extremely  hardy  and  wonderfully  produc- 
tive. Early. 

Stone — Medium  size,  juicy,  sweet,  fine 
flavor,  good  quality.  This  variety  should 
receive  cultivation  and  be  thoroughly  prun- 
ed; it  sets  more  fruit  than  it  can  mature 
properly  under  ordinary  cultivation;  par- 
ticularly adapted  to  northern  Minnesota 
and  similar  latitudes. 

Ward — Fine,  large  fruit,  without  core; 
black  throughout;  excellent  quality;  a 
hpaltbv  and  strong  grower;  resembles  thd’ 
Kittatinny. 

Wilson — A very  superior,  large,  early 
berry,  of  sweet,  excellent  quality;  strong 
growing,  very  productive  and  is  earlier 
than  anv  other  varie*^y. 


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DEWBERRIES 

A variety  of  blackberry  that  trails  on 
the  ground.  A very  fine  fruit  both  in  size 
and  quality.  When  growing  the  vines  run 
on  the  ground,  but  are  tied  to  stakes  for 
fruiting. 


Ziucretia — Large,  jet  black,  highly  fla- 
vored and  hardy;  berries  ripen  before 
raspberries  are  gone,  sweet  and  luscious 
throughout  with  no  core.  The  best,  most 
dependable  and  profitable  of  all  Dewber- 
ries grown. 


GOOSEBERRIES 


Gooseberries  should  be  planted  in  good,  rich  soil  and  well  manured  once  a year. 
Pick  regularly,  thoroughly  cutting  out  all  dead-wood  and  surplus  branches.  Plant  in 
rows  4 feet  to  6 feet  apart  in  row.  It  is  well  to  mulch  heavily  in  the  fall.  Plants  are 
hardy,  rugged  and  easily  grown 


Champion — Large,  round;  greenish-yel- 
low; the  quality  is  very  good  for  all  pur- 
poses. The  leading  sort  in  some  sections. 
Bush  vigorous  and  free  from  mildew  and 
one  of  the  most  productive.  Midseason,  25c 

CaxTie — Variety  for  Minnesota;  berries 
fair  size,  though  not  large,  of  a bright 
maroon  color;  excellent  quality.  Most 
valuable  gooseberry  for  jams,  jellies  and 
canning.  25c  each. 


Downing — Large;  roundish;  light  green, 
with  distinct  veins;  skin  smooth;  flesh 
soft,  juicy  and  very  fine  fiavored;  highly 
esteemed  for  home  use  and  market.  Bush 
vigorous  and  productive.  Midseason. 


productive.  Seldom  mildews.  Mid.;eason.  10 

Industry — Very  large;  red;  hairy;  fine 
quality;  excellent  flavor;  extensively  plant- 
ed for  market.  Bush  upright,  strong  and 
productive.  English  sort  and  somewhat 
and  a wonderful  cropper.  Early.  15c. 

Josselyn  (Red  Jacket) — Large,  pale  red 
when  ripe;  oblong;  very  highly  flavored. 
Bush  a strong,  vigorous  grower;  hardy 
and  a wonderful  cropper.  Early. 

Pearl — Medium  size;  greenish;  quality 
the  very  best;  swee'  enough  for  dessert 
when  ripe.  A desirable  sort.  Bush  strong 
grower  and  productive.  20c. 


Houghton — ^^Me’dium;  roundish;  pale  red; 
tender,  sweet,  very  good,  and  berries  are 
very  deliciously  flavored.  Very  profitable 
for  canning  or  for  catsup.  Bush  vigorous, 
slender  and  rather  spreading.  Enormously 


Smith  (Smith’s  Improved) — Large;  oval; 
light  green  with  bloom;  flesh  moderately 
firm,  sweet  and  good.  Bush  a vigorous 
grower  and  very  productive.  An  excellent 
berry.  E°rly.  16c. 


CURRANTS 


The  currant  is  one  of  the  most  reliable  of  small  fruits.  They  mature  just  before  ; 
raspberries  and  can  be  used  either  raw  or  cooked.  Being  hardy,  they  do  not  winter  kill,  J 
are  easy  of  cultivation  and  require  little  care.  They  can  be  grown  in  any  good  garden 
soil.  The  market  is  never  over-supplied.  Prune  out  dead  wood,  and  mulch  heavily.  If 
currant  worms  appear  dust  with  hellebore. 


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Perfection 


Champion — Very  large;  black;  flavor  of 
fruit  particuk  rly  delicious;  for  kitchen 
and  market.  Bushes  large;  fruit  hangs 
we'll  on  the  bushes  and  bears  severe  prun- 
ing without  injury,  15c. 

Cherry — Very  large;  red;  rather  add; 
bushes  short,  erect;  stout,  vigorous  and 
productive.  10c, 

Pay — 'Very  large;  re’d;  flne  flavor;  a great 
market  currant;  universally  praised.  Bush 
a cross  between  Cherry  and  Victoria,  and 
very  prolific.  10c. 

Iiondon — Rather  sn_all;  red;  excellent 
for  market  and  kitchen;  ships  and  dis- 
tance Bush  hardy  and  is  planted  exten- 
sively in  northern  climates;  retains  its 
foliage  throughout  the  season;  very  pro- 
lific. 10c. 

Perfection — Large;  bright  red;  quality 
very  superior,  rich,  mild,  sub-acid.  Bush 
good  grower  and  healthy  foliage;  long 
clusters  and  productive,  10c. 


Red  Cross — Very  large;  red;  sweet  and 
of  highest  quality;  one  of  the  very  best 
and  prized  for  dessert  use  as  well  as 
market  and  kitchen.  Bush  vigorous  and 
productive,  with  long  fruit  clusters.  15c. 

Victoria — Large;  bunches  extremely  long 
bright  red  of  highest  quality.  Very  val- 
uable for  home  garden  because  it  hangs 
on  bushes  a couple  of  weeks  after  ripen- 
ing. 10c  each;  $1.00  per  dozen. 

White  Dutch — Medium  large;  white;  on© 
of  the  very  best  quality  sorts;  especially 
prized  for  dessert  use;  very  popular.  Bush 
productive.  15c. 

White  Grape — Large;  white;  sweet  or 
mild  sub-acid;  very  good  quality  and  pop- 
ular for  dessert  and  kitchen,  and  well 
known  in  market.  Bush  low  and  spread- 
ing. Dark  green  foliage;  productive.  15c. 

Wilder — Very  large;  bright  red  and  at- 
tractive; a splendid  market  sort;  not  so 
acid  as  most.  Bush  very  productive;  large 
bunches;  ripens  rather  early;  fruit  keeps 
well.  15c. 


STRAWBERRIES 


Strawberries  are  one  of  the  most  common  and 
extensively  used  varieties  of  our  small  fruits 
and  as  a commercial  proposition  are  grown  in 
large  quantities  at  very  satisfactory  profit.  Are 
most  fully  enjoyed  when  picked  fresh  from  the 
vine  fully  ripe.  Growing  them  presents  many 
problems  that  makes  it  an  interesting  occupation 
of  itself,  but  it  is  by  no  means  hard  to  secure 
wonderful  results.  It  is  a great  fruit  for  large 
profits  on  small  space  and  deserves  the  culti- 
vation by  every  person  having  ground  which 
can  be  utilized. 

Everbearing  varieties  are  receiving  a great 
deal  of  attention  and  berries  were  being  picked 
in  Michigan  this  year  all  through  the  fore  part 
of  October.  The  Everbearing  berries  should  be 
transplanted  each  year  in  order  to  insure  their 
fruiting,  but  the  extra  time  and  attention  is 
well  repaid  for  by  the  luscious  results. 


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Aroma — Large;  dark  red;  uniformly 
roundish,  heart  shaped;  flesh  Arm  and  of 
very  good  quality.  Stands  shipping  well; 
plants  vigorous  and  very  productive;  blos- 
soms rich  in  pollen  and  is  good  fertilizer 
for  imperfect  varieties.  Late.  50c  a 100. 

Bederwood — Medium  size;  light  scarlet; 
rather  roundish;  flesh  red,  quality  excel- 
lent. Recommended  for  dessert  and  mar- 
ket. Perfect.  $3.50  per  1000,  50c  per  100. 

Brand,ywine  — V e r y large ; crimson ; 
flesh  Arm  and  of  a peculiarly  pleasing  fla- 
vor; popular  on  the  market.  Plants  re- 
quire strong  and  high  culture  to  get  sat- 
isfactory results.  Perfect.  Medium  late. 

Biibach — Very  large;  scarlet;  flesh  mod- 
erately Arm  and  of  good  quality,  red  clear 
through.  Grown  as  a market  variety  all 
over  the  country.  Vines  yield  well  and  are 
reliable.  Imperfect  Midseason.  50c  a 100. 

Crescent — Medium  size;  light  scarlet; 
flesh  fairly  Arm  and  of  very  good  quality. 
Especially  desirable  for  market.  Plant  a 
strong  grower  and  can  be  relied  upon  for 
crop.  Especially  desirable  for  sandy  soil; 
over-crowds  on  rich.  Imperfect.  Mid- 
season. 45c  per  100. 

Dunlap — Medium  size;  dark,  glossy  red 
with  golden  seeds;  flesh  reasonably  Arm, 
red  and  of  excellent  flavor.  Highly  recom- 
mended for  all  purposes.  Productive  and 
hardy*.  Midseason.  50c  per  100;  $3.50  a 1000 


Dunlap 


G-andy — Large,  light  crimson;  flesh  of 
firm,  good  quality.  Plants  vigorous  but 
should  be  planted  on  swamp  or  moist, 
clay  soils.  Perfect.  Late.  50c  a 100;  $4  1000. 

Glen  Maiy — Very  large;  crimson  with 
prominent  seeds;  flesh  Arm,  rich  and  juicy. 
Recommended  for  dessert  and  market;  of 
the  very  best  quality.  Plants  strong  and 
vigorous,  thriving  on  all  kinds  of  soils. 
Perfect.  Midseason.  60c  per  100;  $5  1000. 

Haverland — Large,  scarlet  or  crimson. 
Plant  vigorous  grower;  resists  frosts 
well  and  yields  good  crops'.  Perfect.  Mid- 
season. 50c  per  100. 

Lovett — Medium  to  large;  dark  crimson; 
flesh  Arm,  richly  flavored  and  juicy.  Strong 
It  is  an  old  and  well  tried  variety  and 
does  well  throughout  the  north.  Perfect. 
Late. 

Michigan’s  Pride — Large  and  oblong, 
bright,  glossy  red;  flesh  Arm  and  of  good 
quality  both  for  canning  and  shipping. 
Plant  a splendid  producer  and  rich  in  pol- 
len. Perfect.  Late.  50c  ner  100. 

Sharpless — Very  large;  light  red;  flesh 
moderately  Arm,  sweet  and  excellent.  An 
old  and  well  known  variety  of  the  very 
best  quality.  Needs  good  rich  soil.  Per- 
fect. Midseason.  50c  per  100. 


Everbearing  Strawberries 

Splendid — Large;  dark  crimson;  flesh 
firm  and  red,  shading  to  white  in  the  cen- 
ter. Melting  and  fine  flavor.  Perfect. 
Early  to  late. 

Americus — Large;  firm;  uniform  shape; 
bright  red  through  and  through;  has  na- 
tive wild  strawberry  flavor;  very  produc- 
tive from  May  until  hard  freezing  weather. 
Claimed  by  some  to  be  the  best  of  ever- 
bearing  strawberries.  $1.25  per  100. 

Francis — Medium  to  large,  rather  long; 
glossy  red;  aromatic  flavor;  fruit  stems 
long  and  cannot  hold  large  varieties  off 
ground.  $1.00  per  100. 

Iowa — Medium  to  large;  scarlet;  firm, 
and  quality  fine;  plants  thrifty  and  very 
productive;  fruit  has  been  picked  in  Iowa 
as  late  as  December  1.  It  is  one  of  the 
highly  recommended  sorts.  $1.50  per  100. 

Productive — Fairly  large;  light  red; 
heart  shaped;  very  firm  and  delicious;  im- 
perfect blossoms  and  requires  a perfect 
plant  to  go  with  it  for  fertilization;  plants 
are  large,  healthy  and  enormously  produc- 
tive. Imperfec  $2.50  100;  $15  per  1000. 

Superb — Very  large,  dark  red  and  glossy; 
fine  quality.  It  begins  to  bear  in  June 
with  immense  crops  and  continues  until 
late  in  fall.  $2.00  per  100;  $15  per  1000. 


The  planting  of  well  selected  trees  is 
and  posterity,  and  a duty  which  should 
longer  both  yourself  and  the  public  may 

ALMONDS 

50  each. 

Hard  Shell — The  tree  is  very  showy 
when  in  bloom.  The  kernels  of  the  nuts 
are  large,  plump  and  sweet.  Hardy. 

Soft,  or  Paper  Shell — Encloses  as  fine 
a nut  in  a softer  shell.  Needs  protection. 

CHESTNUTS 

American  Sweet — The  nuts  of  this  tree 
form  quite  an  item  in  our  commerce.  Al- 
though smaller  than  some  other  sorts  they 
are  sweeter  and  more  delicately  flavored. 
This  Chestnut  is  also  a grand  timber  and 
ornamental  shade  tree,  spreading,  in  mid- 
summer, billowy  masses  of  creamy  fra- 
grant catkins  above  its  large,  deep  green 
leaves,  making  a most  beautiful  speci- 
men on  the  lawn. 

Spanish  — A handsome,  round-headed 
tree,  producing  abundant  crops  of  very 
large  nuts  that  sell  readily  for  good 
prices.  Not  so  sweet  as  the  American  in 
nut,  and  not  so  hardy  in  tree. 

HICKORY 

50  each. 

Shellhark — In  flavor  and  quality  of  ker- 
nel this  is  generally  esteemed  the  choic- 
est of  our  native  nuts — of  all  nuts,  some 
exnerts  have  said.  The  tree  is  a handsome 
stately  shade  tree,  with  tough  white  wood 
of  great  strength  and  elasticity,  market- 
able at  high  prices. 

Pecan — This  species  of  the  Hickory  may 
well  rank  first  among  our  native  nuts  in 
value  and  cultural  importance.  The  trees 
grow  fast,  are  reasonably  precocious  in 
developement  and  bearing,  and  produce 
large  crops  of  thin-shelled  nuts  that  are 
full-kernelled  and  delicately  flavored. 

Parag-on  (Great  American) — The  most 
widely  planted  and  most  uniformly  suc- 
cessful variety  yet  cultivated  in  the 
United  States.  The  three  or  more  broad, 
thick,  handsome  nuts  in  each  burr  are  of 
extra  size  and  quality. 


a duty  each  land  owner  owes  to  himself 
not  be  delayed,  the  sooner  planted  the 
enjoy  them. 

FILBERTS  (Hazelnuts) 

The  filbert  succeeds  well  on  almost  ah 
soils,  the  little  trees  or  bushes  bearing 
early  and  abundantly. 

English — Most  hardy  and  generally  sat- 
isfactory over  a wide  territory.  The  nuts 
are  nearly  round,  rich-flavored  and  tooth- 
some. 

WALNUTS 

American  Black — The  large,  oily  nuts 
are  borne  in  heavy  crops.  They  are  much 
relished  by  children,  and  always  market- 
able at  a fair  price.  The  tree  grows  quite 
fast;  its  dark  rich  wood  is  exceedingly 
valuable.  75c. 

English,  Persian  or  Madeira — A fine, 
lofty-growing  tree,  yrith  handsome,  spread- 
ing head;  produces  large  crops  of  thin- 
shelled,  delicious  niits  yjhich  are  always 
in  demand  at  good  prices.  Not  hardy 
enough  for  general  culture  north.  $1.00. 

Siehold’s  Japan — Of  the  finer  imported 
Walnuts  this  is  the  species  best  adapted 
by  its  hardy,  vie-orous  habit  for  general 
culture  in  our  country.  It  grows  with 
great  vigor,  assuming  a handsome  shape 
without  pruning,  and  has  withstood  a tem- 
perature of  21  degrees  below  zero  without 
injury.  Its  nuts  are  considerably  larger 
than  the  common  hickory -mut,  and  are 
borne  in  clusters  of  fifteen  to  twenty.  The 
shell  is  a little  thicker  than  that  of  the 
English  Walnut,  which  it  resembles  in  a 
general  way;  the  kernels  are  meaty,  deli- 
cate, and  can  be  removed  entire.  The 
trees  begin  to  bear  when  two  or  three 
years  old.  $1.00. 

White,  or  Butternut — The  nuts  are 
large,  long,  oily  and  nutritious.  The 
lofty,  spreading  tree  is  one  of  our  finest 
natives,  valued  for  its  tropical  appear- 
ance and  beautiful  wood,  as  well  as  for 
its  nuts.  50c. 


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AILANTHUS  (Tree  of  Heaven) 

A.  Olandulosa — From  Japan;  a lofty,  rapid  growing- 
tree,  with  long,  elegant,  feathery  foliage;  free  from 
all  diseases  and  insects.  One  of  the  most  distinct  of 
ornamental  trees.  50c  each.. 

ALDER  (Alnus) 

50c  each. 

European  or  Black — A vigorous  and  rapid  growing 
tree,  leaves  dull,  dark  green,  turning  to  yellow  in  au- 
tumn. Of  great  value  for  planting  in  cold,  damp 
ground. 

Smooth  (A.  Rugosa) — A small  tree;  very  valuable 
for  planting  in  low,  damp  ground  or  along  a water 
side.  Flowers  in  late  winter  or  early  spring. 

AMELANCHIER  (The  Service  Tree) 

Service  Berry  (Amelanchier  Botryapium) — A tree 
with  upright  or  spreading  branches,  leave's  dark  green, 
flowers  appearing  with  the  leaves;  the  fruit  is  edible. 
An  ornamental  tree  of  gre'at  hardiness  and  especially 
effective  on  steep  hillsides. 

Shade  Bush  (A.  Anadensis) — Has  small  spreading 
branches,  dark  green  turning  to  yellow  in  fall;  white 
flowers  appear  with  the  leaves;  the  fruit  is  edible, 
bright  red  when  fully  grown,  dark  purple  when  ripe. 
One  of  the  earliest  to  bloom. 

ASH  (Fraxinus) 

75c  each 

White,  Americana) — A well  known  native  tree;  very 
straight,  with  broad,  round  head  and  dense  foliage.  A 
beautiful  and  desirable  shade  tree. 

Plowering  Ash  (F.  Ornus) — A small  tree  producing 
dense  terminal  panicles  of  fragrant  white  flowers  in 

May  or  June;  leaves 


Catalpa  Buusrei 
75c  each 

dark  green.  Very  showy. 


BEECH  (Fagus) 

75c  each 

American  (Americana) — A large,  stately  tree  with 
smooth  gray  bark,  and  a compact,  round  head.  Grows 
very  high  and  is  one  of  the  handsomest  for  street  or 
lawn. 

Buropean  (F.  Sylvatica) — A large  and  beautiful 
tree,  with  dark  green,  glossy  leaves.  Rather  more 
compact  and  of  slower  growth  than  the  American.  A 
grand  lawn  tree. 

BIRCH  (Betula) 

75c  cSiClx 

European  \’^hite  (Betula  Alba) — A beautiful  tree 
with  white  bark,  and  in  age  spreading  and  pendulous 
branches.  Very  effective  for  landscape  or  lawns. 

Purple  Leaved  (B.  Tropurpurpea) — A vigorous  tree 
with  purple  leaves,  contrasting  strongly  with  the 
beautiful  white  bark. 

THE  CATALPA 

Chinese  (C.  Bungei) — A remarkable  dense  round 
headed  bush,  grafted  upon  straight,  upright  stem. 
Very  hardy  and  effective  for  lawns  or  formal  gardens. 


Hardy  (C.  Speci- 
osa)  — A variety 
that  is  being  grown 
in  the  west  for  tim- 
White  Ash  as 

posts  and  shade.  Has  broad,  deep  green  leaves  and 
beautiful  large  blossoms,  making  it  highly  ornamen- 
tal for  lawns  or  street.  A rapid  grower.  25c. 
CHERRY  (Cerasus) 

Double  White  Plowering — A small  tree  of  garden 
origin,  with  double  white  flowers  in  great  profusion. 
More  beautiful  and  lasting  than  the  common  cherry. 
Of  great  service  as  cut  flowers.  75c. 

CHESTLUT  (Aesculuc) 

50c  each. 

Common  or  White  Plowering — A handsome  tree  of 
regular  form  with  showy  foliage  and  covered  in  the 
spring  with  panicles  of  white  showy  flowers  marked 
with  red.  As  a lawn  or  shade  tree  it  has  no  superior. 

Ohio  Buckeye  (A.  Glabra) — A native  of  Ohio,  form- 
ing a large  size  tre'e,  leaves  light  green  above  and 
darker  beneath,  turning  yellow  in  autumn;  flowers 


Double  Plowering  Cherry 


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in  large  clusters;  nut  husk  is  thickly  covered  with 
spines. 

THE  FLOWERING  CRAB  (Malus) 

50c  each. 

Plowering  Crab  (M.  Floribunda) — -A  small  tre'e,  na- 
tive of  Japan;  leaves  bright  green  and  lustrous,  fad- 
ing with  tones  of  yellow  and  bronze;  flowers  rose 
re’d,  produced  in  great  abundance;  fruit  about  the 
size  of  a pea. 

Bechtel’s  Double  Flowering  Crab  (P.  Augustifolio) 

— Tree  of  medium  size  covered  in  the  e'arly  spring 
with  large  beautiful  and  fragrant  flowers  of  a deli- 
cate pink  color.  One  of  the  flnest  trees  in  cultivation. 

DOGWOOD  (Cornus) 

Alternate-XLeaved  Dogwood  (Cornus  Alte'rnifolia)  — 

A small  flat-topped  tree.  Leaves  oval,  bright  yel- 
low-green, turning  yellow  and  scarlet  in  autumn. 

Flowers  cream-color,  expanding  in  late  spring  or 
early  summer,  disposed  in  terminal  flat  cymes.  Fruit 
bluish  black.  Very  ornamental.  30c. 

ELM  (Ulmus) 

American — A magnificent  tree  growing  80  to  100 
feet  high,  with  drooping,  spreading  branches. 

One  of  the  fast 
growing  and  grand 
native  trees  for 

lawn  or  street.  25c  Birch 

English  (U.  Cam- 

pestris) — A large  tree  with  spreading  branches  form- 
ing a round-topped  crown;  leaves  deep  green  and  hold 
their  color  late. 

Scotch  or  Wych  (U.  Montana) — A large  handsome 
tree  with  spreading  branches  forming  a round-top- 
ped crown;  leaves  very  rough  but  remaining  a dark 
green  until  late  in  the  season. 

HACKBERRY  (Celtis) 

American  ITettle  Tree — A handsome  tree  with  stout 
spreading  branches,  forming  a round-topped  crown; 
leaves  almost  like  the  apple,  but  more  pointed;  fruit 
resembles  a small  blackberry.  Very  desirable  for 
street  planting. 

KENTUCKY  COFFEE  TREE 

Kentucky  Coffee  Tree  (Gymnocladus) — A very  or- 
namental tree  of  upright,  rapid  growth,  with  rough 
bark  and  coarse  branches;  foliage  bluish-green;  flow- 
ers white,  followed  by  long  pods  which  hang  on  the 
tree  all  winter. 

KOELREUTERIA 

Varnish  Tree 

—A  small,  har- 
dy tree  with 
a round  head 
and  large  pani- 

American  Elm  cjeg  of  showy 

yellow  flowers 

the  latter  end  of  July.  Grows  twenty-five  to 
thirty  feet  tall.  Leaves  bright  green  fading  to 
yellow  and  bronze  in  the  fall.  50c. 

LARCH  (Larix) 

American  or  Tamarack — A tall,  slender  tree 
that  is  beSt  at  home  on  wet  or  damp  soil;  leaves 
pale  green  in  tufts  fading  and  falling  in  autumn. 

Cones  globular  two-thirds  of  an  inch  long.  50c. 

LINDEN  (Tilia) 

50c  each. 

American  or  Basswood  (Till  Americana) — A 
large  tree  forming  a broad,  round-topped  crown. 

Leaves  broadly  oval,  dark  green  on  top  and  light 
beneath,  turning  yellow  in  autumn;  creamy 
flowers  in  summer,  and  very  attractive  to  the 
honey  bee.  A grand  tree  anywhere. 

European  (L.  Europea) — A native  of  the  Alps 
with  a conical  head;  is  esteemed  as  a timber  var- 
iety as  well  as  a graceful  landscape  and  park 

tree.  Only  suitable  for  well  drained  soiltx  Oak 


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LOCUST  (Gleditschia) 

Honey  locust  ('G.  Tricanthos) — A 
rapid  growingr  native  tree  with  power- 
ful spines  and  delicate  foliage,  the? 
greenish  flowers  which  appear  in  early 
summer  are  followed  by  flat  pods  eight 
or  ten  inches  long.  Used  extensively 
for  hedge,  as  well  as  an  ornamental. 

LOCUST  (Robina) 

Black  Iiocust  (R.  Pseudacacia) — A 
rapidly  growing  tree  that  reaches  a 
large  size  and  is  valuable  for  timber 
as  well  as  an  ornamental.  Flowers 
which  appear  in  June  are  yellowish- 
white  and  very  fragrant. 

Locust  not  carried  in  stock 

MAGNOLIA 

$1.00  each. 

Chinese  White  (M.  Conspicua)  — 
Shrub-like  when  young-  but  gradually 
forming  a medium  size  tree.  Superb 
white  flowers  cover  the  tree  thickly  in 
April. 

Cucumber  Tree — A splendid  pyramid- 
al tree  that  grows  to . a great  height, 
flowers  yellowish-white'  and  fruit  re- 
sembles a cucumber.  A most  valuable 
shade  tree. 

Sweet  or  White  Bay  (M.  Glauca) — A 

slender  tree  or  very  large  shrub.  Leaves 
oblong,  shiny  green  flowers  large 
creamy  white,  fragrant. 


Norway  Maple 


Box  Elder  or  Ash  Leaved  Maple  (A. 

Negundo) — A rapidly  growing  tree  with 
spreading  branches  which  grow  to  good 
size.  Leaves  smaller  than  other  maples. 
Frequently  planted  as  an  ornamental,  but 
especially  popular  as  a wind  break  or  for 
timber  because  very  hardy,  withstanding 
cold  and  drought.  25c  each. 

Schwedleri  (A.  Platanoides) — A beau- 
tiful variety  with  very  large  bronze  red 
leaves  and  young  shoots  of  the  samef  col- 
or; a vigorous  grower  and  most  effective 
ornamental  tree;  grows  about  fifty  feet  high.  50c. 

Soft  or  Silver  Leaved  (A.  Dasycarpum) — A rapid 
growing  tree  of  large  size',  irregular  rounded  form; 
foliage  bright  green;  for  streets  and  park;  attains 
about  the  same  height  or  taller  than  Norway.  10c, 
25c  and  50c. 

Sugar  or  Hard  (A.  Saccharum) — A well  known 
native  tree,  valuable  both  for  the  production  of 
sugar  and  wood;  very  desirable  as  an  ornamental 
shade  tree.  35c. 

Sycamore  (A.  Platanus) — native  of  Europe; 
leaves  large,  deep  green  and  smooth;  bark  smooth 
and  an  ash  grey  color;  rapid  upright  growth;  a beau- 
tiful tree  for  street  planting. 

Weir’s  Cut  Leaved  (A.  Laciniatum) — A variety  of 
silver-leaved  and  one  of  the  most  beautiful,  with 
cut  or  dissected  foliage;  rapid  growth,  shoots  slen- 
der and  drooping;  ranks  amon.s-  the  best  as  an  at-' 
tractive  lawn  or  street  tree.  75c. 

MOUNTAIN  ASH  (Sorbus) 

*Z5c  each 

European — A fine  tree  with  dense  and  regular 
head;  covered  from  mid-summer  to  winter  with 
great  clusters  of  bright  scarlet  berries. 

American — A small  tree  with  spreading  branches, 
forming  a round  crown,  leaves  dark  green,  turning 
yellow  in  autumn,  flowers  white  and  flat  cymes, 
followed  later  by  showy  cluste’rs  of  bright  scarlet 
berries.  Especially  adapted  to  the  northern  regions. 

OAKS  (Ouercus) 

50c  each. 

White — The?  grandest  of  this  genus  of  our  Ameri- 
can trees.  A spreading,  towering  specie,  growing 
Carolina  Poplar  one  hundred  feet  high  when  fully  developed  with 


MAPLE  (Acer) 

Norway  Maple  (A.  Platanoides)  — A 

very  handsome  tree  attaining  larp-e  pro- 
portions, its  spreading  branches  form  a 
dense,  round  head  and  is  especially  de- 
sirable for  street  or  lawn  planting.  Has 
five  lobe  leaves,  bright  green,  lighter  un- 
derneath, and  smooth  on  both  surfaces, 
fading  to  yellow  and  gold.  50c. 


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rugged,  massive  trunk  and  branches.  The  deeply 
lobed  leaves  change  to  dark  crimson  in  the  fall. 

Pin  (Q.  Palustris) — A magnificent  tree  for  lawn 
and  street  planting.  Deep  green  foliage  which 
changes  to  a bright  scarlet  and  yellow  by  autumn; 
a most  shapely  and  graceful  tree,  assuming  the 
drooping  habit  with  age.  75c. 

Bed  (Q.  Rubra) — Makes  a tree  of  great  height, 
eighty  to  one  hundred  feet;  a native  of  large  size 
and  rapid  growth;  leaves  dark  dull  green  turning  to 
orange  and  brown  in  autumn;  acorns  very  large;  a 
beautiful  specimen  tree  for  park  or  street.  75c. 

POPLAR  (Populus) 

30c  each. 

Balm  of  Gilead  (P.  Balsamifera  Candicans) — A 
strong-  growing-  spreading-  native  tree;  leaves  broad 
and  heart  shaped  green  above  and  rusty  white  be- 
low; makes  a good  street  tree. 

Norway  (P.  Monolifera) — Pyramidal  in  form  and 
vigorous  in  growth;  leave's  large,  glossy,  pale  to 
deep  green;  valuable  for  street  planting  on  account 
of  its  rapid  growth. 

Iiombard  (P.  Fastigiata) — Attains  a height  of 
from  one  hundred  to  one*  hundred  fifty  feet;  well 
known  for  its  erect,  rapid  growth  and  tall,  spiry 
form;  indispensable  tree  for  landscape  gardening 
to  break  the  munotony  of  most  other  trees. 

Silver  Leaved  (P.  Alba  Var.  Nivea) — A tree  of 
wonderful  rapid  growth  and  wide  spreading  habits; 
leave's  large,  glossy  green  above  and  white  under- 
neath; prefers  a moist  soil,  but  grows  anywhere. 

REDBUD  (Cercis) 

Judas  Tree — A medium  sized  tree  with  large  ir- 
regular head  shaped  leaves;  derives  its  name.  Red  Tulip  Tree 

Bud,  from  the  profusion  of  delicate,  reddish-pink 
blossoms  with  which  it  is  covered  in  early  spring 

talis) — A rapid  growing  tree,  large  and 
massive  with  a round-topped  head;  native 
of  India  and  Europe  and  has  been  culti- 
vated from  time  immemorial;  bark  whit- 
ened; bright  green  foliage;  very  hardy 
and  generally  preferred  to  the  American 
for  lawns  and  street. 

THORN  (Cratargus) 

Double  White  Thorn  (L.  Oxvacantha,  ver. 
Alba  Flore  Pleno) — A small  tree  with 
spreading  spiney  branches;  very  hardy  and 
will  thrive  in  a dry  soil;  this  is  the  fam- 
ous May  thorn  of  English  gardens  and  is 
very  beautiful;  double  white  rose  blossoms 
cover  the  tree  when  in  bloom.  50c. 

TULIP  TREE  (Liriodendron) 

Tulip  Tree  (L.  Tulipfera) — A tall,  pyra- 
midal trunk  rises  to  a great  height  and  is 
clothed  with  a splendid  foliage  of  large, 
glossy  leaves;  large,  tulip-shaped  flowers 
are  borne  in  the  spring,  greenish  yellow 
and  orange.  One  of  the  most  distinguish- 
ed tall  trees.  50c. 

WILLOW 

25c  each. 

Laurel  Leaved  fS.  Pentandra) — A med- 
ium sized  tree  with  compact  habits, 

leaves  shiny  dark  green  and  fragrant 
when  bruised,  the  odor  resembling  the 
Bay  tree.  One  of  the  best  willows  for 
ornamental  planting. 

Rosemary  (S.  Incana) — A shrub  or  small 
tree  with  a symmetrical  round  top;  does 
not  grow  over  eight  feet  tall;  leaves  nar- 
row, bright  green,  silvery  white  beneath. 

Yellow  (S.  Vitellina) — A large  tree  with 
a bright  yellow  bark;  forms  a round  head, 
and  grows  to  very  large  size.  The  con- 
spicuous color  of  the  bark  gives  it  a pleas- 
ing contrast  to  evergreens  or  other  trees 
in  the  winter. 


before  the  foliage  appears.  One  of  the 
finest  ornamental  trees.  2 5c. 

SYCAMORE 

30c  each. 

American  Sycamore  or  Plane  (P.  Occi- 
dentalis) — A we'll  known  tree,  very  com- 
mon throughout  the  United  States;  leaves 
heart-shaped  with  small  lobes,  sharp  point- 
ed; branches  wide  and  spreading;  a rapid 
growing  and  beautiful  tree  with  pictur- 
esque white  or  grey  bark. 

Buropean  Sycamore  or  Plane  (P.  Orien- 


Weeping  Willow 


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WEEPING  TREES 

ASH  (Fraxinus) 

European  ‘Weeping’ — The  common  well-known 
sort;  one  of  the  finest  lawn  and  arbor 
covering  a great  space  and  growing 


Weeping- 

orous  and 
size. 


BEECH  (Fagus) 

-A  native  of  Belgium;  a fine  vig- 
beautiful  tree,  attaining  a large 


BIRCH  (Betula) 

Cut-Iieaved  Weeping — Trembling,  vigorous 

and  hardy.  A most  beautiful  tree  with  ip 
leaves  trembling  in  the  lightest  breeze.  Its 
bark  glistening  from  bright  foliage  and  spark- 
ling in  the  sun. 

MULBERRY  (Morus) 

Tea’s  Weeping — A variety  of  the  well-known 
Russian  mulberry.  Forms  a perfect  umbrella- 
shaped head,  with  long,  slender  branches  which 
droop  to  the  ground  parallel  with  the  stem. 

Very  beautiful  and  hardy. 

WILLOW  (Salix) 

American  Weeping — A dwarf,  slender  variety; 
grafted  five  to  six  feet  high;  it  makes  one  of 
the  most  ornamental  of  small  weeping  trees; 
more  hardy  than  the  Babylonian. 


Weeping  Mulberry 


ELM  (Ulmus) 

Camperdown  Weeping — One  of  the  most 
distinct  and  picturesque  of  all  our  weep- 
ing trees.  Grows  well  in  almost  any 


climate;  is  of  fine  and  notable  habit,  the 
strong  branches  often  sweeping  out  hori- 
zontally several  feet  before  they  curve 
downward,  making  a broad.  handsome 
head. 


EVERGREENS 


Send  List  and  Size  Wanted  and  G-et  a "Very  Low  Price  on  EvergHeans 


Considerable  care  muist  be  exercised  in  transplanting  evergreens  and  should 
never  be  set  in  the  fall  after  the  growth  of  other  trees  has  cease'd  but  their 
beauty  and  ability  as  wind  breaks  will  repay  the  trouble. 


Globe  Headed  Arborvitae 


ARBORVITAE  (Thuya) 

American  (T.  Occidentalis) — A 
beautiful  native  bright  green;  ycl- 
low-green  beneath;  valuable  for 
screens  and  hedges. 

Globe  ^T.  Globosa) — A dense, 
light  green  evergreen  of  dwarf  ha- 
bit, grows  naturally  round  like?  a 
ball;  one  of  the  best  dwarf  trees, 

Golden  (T.  Orientalis,  Aurea) — 
Broad,  bushy  grower,  with  deep  gol- 
den foliage;  very  ornamental. 

Pyramidal  (T.  Occidentalis,  Pyra- 
midalis) — A compact  and  narrow 
pyramidal  tree;  its  branches  are 
short  and  densely  clothed  with  bright 
green  foliage;  very  formal  and  at- 
tractive, and  the  narrowest  and  most 
columnar  of  the  arborvitaes. 

Siberian  (T.  Occidentalis  Siberica) 
— One  of  the  best  of  the  genus  of 
this  country;  exceedingly  hardy, 
keeping  color  well  in  winter;  growth 
compact  and  pyramidal;  makes  an 
excellent  lawn  tree. 

JUNIPER  (Juniperus) 

Irish  (J.  Communis,  Hibernica) — 
A slender,  columnar  form,  with  num- 
erous upright  branches  and  invalu- 
able in  Italian  gardens  and  whose 
architectural  features  are  desired; 
foliage  glaceous  green, 


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Bed  Cedar  (J.  Virginia- 
na) — Always  popular  and 
can  be  used  ornamentally 
in  a number  of  ways,  thriv- 
ing well  and  making  a fine 
appearance  in  soils  or  sit- 
uations where  other  trees 
will  not  grow.  Eighty  to 
100  feet. 

Blue  Virginia  .Cedar 

(Glauca) — A very  vigorous 
variety  with  silvery-^lue 
foliage.  This  is  one  of  the 
most  beautiful  forms  of 
the  red  cedar,  and  makes 
a splendid  specimen  tree. 

PINE  (Piiius) 

Austrian  (P.  Austriaca) — 

A tall  tree,  with  a broad, 
ovate  crown;  leaves  in 
pairs,  about  four  inches 
long,  rigid  and  very  dark 
green;  cones  two  or  three 
inches  long,  of  a glossy 
yellowish-brown  color.  A 
fast  growing,  dense  tree  of 
wonderful  adaptability, 

Bull  (P.  Ponderosa)  — 

A lofty  tree  from  our 
western  coats»  growing 
sometimes  to  150  feet. 

Hardy,  quick  growing,  with 
long  needles  of  silvery 
green. 

Scotch  (P.  Sylvestris)  — 

Dense,  broadly  pyramidal* 
fifty  to  eighty  feet  high; 
luxuriant  in  growth,  with 
strong,  erect  shoots  and 
silvery  needles. 

White  (P.  Strobus) — The  White 

most  ornamental  of  all 
our  native  pines.  Foliage 
light,  delicate  silvery  green;  will  grow  in 
the  poorest  of  sandy  soils;  a long-lived 
tree  and  a rapid  grower. 

Vello-w  (P.  Echinata) — A tall,  hand- 
some tree  with  slender,  often  perpendicu- 


lous  branches  forming  a 
broad  oval  crown;  leaves 
in  twos  and  threes,  dark 
green,  three  to  four  inches 
long,  dull  brown.  Splen- 
did for  lawn  and  land- 
scape. 

SPRUCE  (Picea) 

Colorado  Blue  (P.  Pun- 

gens) — One  of  the  most 
beautiful  and  hardy  of  all 
spruces;  in  form  and  ha- 
bits, similar  to  the  white 
spruce;  foliage  a rich,  light 
bluish-green. 

Douglas  (A.  Douglasii) — 
A native  of  Colorado;  large, 
conical  form;  branches  are 
spreading,  horizontal;  the 
leaves  light  green  above, 
silvery  needles. 

Koster’s  Blue  Spruce  (P. 

Pungenis,  var.  Kosteriana) 
— A type  of  the  Colorado 
blue  spruce;  foliage  is  a 
rich  and  beautiful  silvefry- 
blue,  densely  crowded  on 
the  many  branches;  very 
hardy 

White  (P.  Alba) — A na- 
tive tree  of  dense  habit; 
foliage  light,  bluish-green; 
cones  one  to  t^wo  inches 
long,  glossv  brown;  attrac- 
tive and  shapely. 

Norway  Spruce  (P.  Ex- 

celsa) — Of  large  and  lofty 
appearance;  well  adapted 
for  large  enclosures,  and 
PiJi®  stands  pruning  well  when 

used  for  hedges. 

Black  Biills  Spruce — Dark  green  per- 
fectly hardy,  very  compact,  the  best  for 
general  planting.  It  is  superior  to  any 
as  a windbreak.  Easily  transplanted.  A 
native  of  western  South  Dakota. 


Beautiful  effects  are  to  be  secured  by  the  proper  planting  of  hardy  shrubs 
and  we  offer  the  most  splendid  selections. 


SHRUBS 


Barberry  Hedge 


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AESULUS 

Dwarf  BLorse 
Chestnut — An  attrac- 
tive and  hardy  shrub 
which  grows  from  5 
to  6 feet  tall.  Flow- 
ers grow  on  long 
spikes  and  make  a 
showing.  50c. 

BARBERRY 

The  barberry 
makes  a low,  dense 
hedge  which  will 
stand  any  amount  of 
trimming. 

Canadian  ( B.  Can- 
adensis) — A native 
shrub  which  flow- 
ers in  May.  Hand- 
some foliage;  yellow 
flowers.  15c. 

Huropean  (B.  Vul- 
garis)— Grows  5 to 
8 feet  high  with 
light  gree'n  foliage; 
flowers  yellpw;  ber- 
ries dark  red.  10c. 

Japanesie  (B. 

Thunbergii  — Of 
dwarf  habit,  small 
foliage,  changing  tobeauaful  coppery- 
red  color  in  the  late  fall.  10c. 

CORNQS 

Siberian  Dogwood  ^C.  Alba  var.  Siber- 
ica) — Grows  6 tc  10  feet  tall;  dark 
green  foliage,  pale  on  under  side. 
Blossoms  in  early  summer  with  num- 
erous flat-topped  clusters  of  creamy 
white,  followed  by  fruit  of  light  blue  or 
bluish-white.  Branches  blood  red,  very 
attractive  shrub.  25c. 

European  Red  Dogwood  (C.  Sanguinea) 
— Grows  8 to  10  feet  high  with  purplish 
red  branches  and  leaves  marked  with 
white.  Blossoms  in  May  and  June  are 
greenish-white  in  flat-topped  clusters, 
followed  by  bunches  of  black  berries.  20c. 

DESMIDIUM 


Diervillas  or  Bush  Honeysuckle 


DIERVILLAS 

Flowering  W e i- 
gelia  (D.  Fieri  bun- 

da) — Six  to  8 feet 
high,  with  numerous 
upright  branches. 
Foliage  dark  green, 
blossoms  in  June 
with  brownish-crim- 
son buds  which 
change  to  bright  car- 
mine. 25c. 

Bose  Colored  Wei- 
gelia  (D.  Florida)  — 
About  six  feet  high 
with  spreading  ha- 
bit; dark  green  fol- 
iage, blooming  pro- 
fusely with  large, 

rose  colored  flowers. 
25c  each. 

Hybrida  Weigella 

— Grows  6 to  8 feet 
tall  with  numerous 
spreading  branches, 
flowers  trumpet- 
shaped,  large  and 
showy.  They  can  be 
had  in  a variety  of 
colors  such  as:  25c. 

Able  Carriere  — 

Rose  carmine  with 
yellow  spot  in  throat. 
35c  each. 

Chameleon — Rose. 

Desboisi — Dark  Rose. 

Eva  Bathke — Dark  Carmine. 

Hendersoni — Dark  rose  color. 

Mad.  Contourier — Yellowish  white,  chang- 
ing to  pink. 

Pascal — Dark  red. 

Van  Houtei — Clear  carmine. 

ELARAGNUS  (Olesten) 

Russian  Olive  ('E.  Augustifolio) — Eight 
to  12  feet  high.  Very  hardy  and  prospers 
in  almost  all  well-drained  soils.  The  fol- 
iage is  very  handsome,  willow-like  and 
of  a rich,  silvery  white.  Blossoms  in 
June  with  small,  yellow  flowers,  followed 
by  yellow  fruit.  50c. 


Sweet  Pea  Shrub  (Penduliforum) — A 

low  growing  shrub  whose  top  dies  down 
in  the  fall,  but  comes  up  again  in  the 
spring,  when  it  makes  a valuable  border, 
blooming  in  September. 

(not  carried  in  stock) 


Silver  Thorn  (E.  Longipes) — Five  to  8 
feet  high,  of  busy  habits.  Foliage  dark 
green  above,  with  silver  beneath;  very 
showy.  Blossoms  in  April  or  May;  are 
creamy  white,  followed  by  edible  fruit, 
delicious  for  sauces.  Fruit  ripens  July.  50c. 


Azelia 


DEUTZIA 

Double  White — Six 

to  8 feet  high  with 
numerous  upright 

branches,  rough,  dull 
green  leaves;  blos- 
soms in  June  with 
double,  pure  white 
flowers  in  erect  pan- 
icles 2 to  4 inches 
long.  20c. 

Double  Pink — Sim- 
ilar to  the  preceding 
except  that  the  outer 
row  of  petals  are  a 
rosy  purple.  Very 
showy.  20c. 

Pride  of  Roches- 
ter— Six  to  8 feet 
high,  blooms  in  early 
spring  with  extra 
large,  double  white 
flowers.  A distinct 
valuable  variety.  20c. 


Deutzia 


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EUONYMUS 

Burningr  Bush,  Wingred  (B.  Elatus) — Six 
to  8 feet  high,  with  corky  winged  branches. 
Foliage  bright  gre'en.  fading  in  autumn  to 
gorgeous  tones  of  red  and  crimson.  50c. 

Strawberry  Bush  (E.  Amei'icanus) — Five 
to  8 feet  tall.  Erect  with  slender  green 
branches.  Foliage  bright  green  with  very 
rose  colored  warty  fruit.  40c. 

FORSYTHIA 

Hybrid  Golden  Bell — Eight  to  10  feet 
high  with  slender,  arching  branches.  Fol- 
iage lustrous  dark  green ;l  blooms  very 
early  in  the  spring,  often  before  the  snow 
is  off  the  ground.  25c. 

HIBISCUS  SYRICACUS 

Althea,  Bose  of  Sharon — Eight  to  10 
feet  high,  resembling  small  flowering  tree; 
planted  closely  together  they  make  a good 
flowering  hedge.  A number  of  colors.  20c. 

HYDRANGEA 

Hardy  (H  .Paniculata  Grandiflora) — A 
beautiful,  tall  shrub;  foliage  of  bright 
shiny  green;  the  flowers  are  borne  in  Au- 
gust and  Septembe'r  in  huge  panicles  from 
8 to  12  inches  long.  Beautiful  as  a border 
or  can  be  grown  in  tree  form.  25c. 


Arborescens  Alba  Grandiflora — Resem- 
bles the  Paniculata  in  general  form  and 
shape  of  flowers;  borne  in  panicles  of  py- 
rami4al  shape  from  5 to  8 inches  in  di- 
ameter and  8 or  10  inches  long.  White.  25c. 

LONICERA 

Fragrant  Bush  Honeysuckle  (L.  Fra- 
grantisima) — Six  to  8 feet  high,  with  num- 
erous spreading  branches;  foliage  bright 
green:  flowers  white  or  light  yellow;  very 
fragrant.  15c. 

Japanese  Bush  Honeysuckle  (L.  Morro- 
wi) — Four  to  6 feet  high  with  spreading 
branches;  dark  green  with  light  underside. 
Blooms  very  early  in  the  spring.  15c. 

Tartarian  Honeysuckle  (L.  Tartariea) — 
Eight  to  10  feet  high  with  numerous 
branches:  bright  green;  blossoms  in  late 
spring  with  white  or  pink  flowers.  20c. 

PRIVET  (I  igustrum) 

Am'oor  River  Privet  (L.  Amurense) — A 
valuable  ornamental  shrub  for  hedges  and 
borders.  $4.00  per  100. 

California  Privet  (L.  Ovalifolium) — The 
well-known  variety;  vigorous  and  hardy; 
deep  glossv  .green;  useful  for  hedges  and 
borders.  $3.00  per  100. 


Syringea  or  Mock  Orange 


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PHILADELPHUS 

Common  Moc^  Or- 
angre  or  Syringra — 

Eight  to  10  feet  high 
witn  upright  or 
arching  branches; 
foliage  bright  green; 
blossoms  in  M a 
with  great  quanti 
of  creamy  white 
flowers  20c. 

RHUS 

Fragrant  Sumac — 

Two  to  4 feet  high 
with  branching  ha- 
bits; foliage  bright 
green,  fading  to 
scarlet  in  autumn; 
blossoms  in  June, 
with  yellow  flowers. 

40c  each. 

Purple  Fringe  or 
Smoke  Tree — Ten  to 

12  feet  high  with 
spreading  branches; 
foliage  green,  chang- 
ing to  brilliant  red 
and  yellow  in  au- 
tumn; the  blossoms 
take  the  form  of 
very  bright,  mist- 
like  flowers,  having 
the  appearance  of 
smoke  at  a little  dis- 
tance, and  last  dur- 
ing mid-summer.  3 5c  Spirea 

RISES 

Flowering  Currant  (R.  Aureum) — Five 
to  6 feet  high  with  upright  branches; 
foliage  lustrous  green;  blossoms  in  early 
spring  with  large  and  showy  yellow  flow- 
ers. 25c. 

SAMBUCUS 

25c  each. 


soms  in  great  profu- 
sion with  flat  clus- 
ters and  for  a long 
time;  rose  color.  20c. 

Thunherg*s  Spirea 

— Three  to  5 feet 
high  with  numerous 
si  e n d'  e r branches, 
forming  a dense  fea- 
thery bush.  Blos- 
soms in  early  spring 
with  pure  white 
flowers  which  cover 
it  like  a mantle  of 
snow.  25c. 

Van  Houteii’s  Spi- 
rea— Five  to  6 feet 
high  with  numerous 
spreading  branches; 
foliage  lustrous 
green;  blossoms  in 
early  spring  with 
large  and  showy 
flowers,  followed  by 
dark  brown  or  black 
edible  berries.  20c. 

SYRINGA 

Common  Iiilac — 

Up  to  25  feet  in 
height;  upright  hab- 
its; blossoms  in 
May  with  dense  pan- 
icle's of  flowers  of 
the  most  delicious 
fragrance.  25c. 

Double  Dilac — Are  more  dwarf  than  the 
single  flower  kinds;  the  flowers  last  longer 
but  do  not  bloom  so  profusely.  35c. 

VIBURNUM 

Common  Snowball — Six  to  10  feet  high, 
numerous  upright  stems;  blossoms  in  the 
spring  with  globular  clusters  in  great  pro- 
fusion. 


American  Elder  (S.  Canadensis) — Six  to 
10  feet,  upright  habit,  the  stems  filled  with 
white  pith. 

Golden  Elder  fS.  Nigra  Aurea) — The  to 
15  feet;  similar  to  the  American,  except 
the  foliage  is  an  attractive  golden  color. 


Japan  Snowball — Six  to  8 feet  high; 
vigorous,  with  spreading  branches;  foliage 
dark  green  with  bronze  margins;  blos- 
soms in  spring  with  compact,  globular 
white  clusters  four  inches  across.  Bet- 
ter habits;  preferred  to  old  variety. 


SPIREA 

Bridal  Wreath — Five  to  7 feet  tall;  foli- 
age glossy  green,  orange  in  autumn;  blos- 
soms cover  the  entire  length  of  the  grace- 
ful, arching  branches.  20c. 

Japan  Spirea — Is  three  to  four  feet  tall; 
dwarf  habit,  of  vigorous  growth;  blos- 


EVERGREEN  SHRUBS 
BhocLodendron — The  most  magnificent  of 
the  evergreen  shrubs,  with  rich,  green  fol- 
iage and  superb  clusters  of  showy  flowers. 

Yucca  Filamentosa — A tropical-looking 
evergreen;  the  flower  stalk  rise's  from  the 
center  about  three  ft.  Perfectly  hardy. 


Rhododendron  $1.00  each. 


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Boston  Ivy  Dutcb.man’8  Pipe  Wistaria 


AMPELOPSIS 

American  Ivy  or  Virginia  Creeper — The 

well-known  native  vine  with  five-parted 
leaves  that  change  to  rich  crimson  in  au- 
tumn; berries  are  blue-black.  Very  rapid 
grower  and  entirely  hardy.  One  of  the 
finest  for  covering  walls,  verandas  or 
trunks  of  trees.  30c. 


C.  Jackmanni — Intense  violet-purple, 
fiowers  are  4 to  6 inches  in  diameter  when 
fully  expanded;  remarkable  for  its  rich, 
velvety  appearance:  an  abundant  and  suc- 
cessive bloomer.  40c. 

C.  Madame  Edouard  Andre — Color  a dis- 
tinct crimson-red,  fiowers  very  large  and 
velvety;  has  been  called  the  crimson  Jack- 
manni. 35c. 


Boston  Ivy  (A.  Veitchii) — A beautiful, 
hardy  Japanese  species.  Leaves  overlap 
one  another,  forming  a dense  sheet  of 
green.  It  grows  rapidly  and  clings  firm- 
ly to  the  smoothest  surface  with  the  ten- 
acity of  Ivy;  the  foliage  is  very  handsome 
in  summer  and  changes  to  scarlet  in  au- 
tumn. 25c. 


ARISTOLOCHIA 

Dutchman’s  Pipe 

(A.  Siphe) — A mag- 
nificent native  vine 
of  climbing  habit 
and  rapid  growth, 
with  magnificent 
light  green  foliage 
10  to  12  inches  in 
diameter,  and  cur- 
ious pipe  shaped, 
yellowish  brown 
flowers.  35c. 

CLEMATIS 
Sweet  Scented 
Japan  Clematis  fC. 

Paniculatal  -^Vlnw 
ers  are  pure  white, 
medium  size.  fra- 
grant and  borne  in 
immense  sheets  In 
September.  Foli- 

age is  clean  and 
glossv  of  from  25 
to  30  feet  in  a siu- 
gle  season  and 
should  be  cut  ba<^k 
to  the  ground  each 
spring.  40c. 


Our  trees,  vines 
and  shrubs  are 

first  class  and 

true  to  name.  Clematis 


EUONYMUS 

Honeysuckle,  Hall’s  (Lonicera  Halliana) 
Blooms  all  summer;  flowers  yellow  and 
white;  almost  evergreen.  25c. 

Evergreen  Vine  (E.  Radicans) — One  of 
the  finest  evergreen  vines,  with  small, 
rich  green  foliage  and  pink  fruits  in  cells 
which  separate  and 
expose  the  scarlet 
arils  covering  the 
seeds,  making  a 
most  attractive  fea- 
ture. It  is  a treas- 
ure. Used  for  vases, 
baskets  and  bor- 
ders of  beds.  35c. 

Japan  Golden 
Iieaved . Honey- 
suckle  --A  hand- 
some and  desirable 
variety.  Flowers 
are  creamy  white 
and  form  festoons 
and  masses.  35c. 

WISTARIA 

Chinese  Wistaria 

(W.  Sinensis) — One 
of  the  most  elegant 
and  rapid  growing 
of  all  climbing 
plants;  attains  an 
immense  size  grow- 
ing at  the  rate  of 
15  to  20  feet  in  a 
season.  Has  long, 
pendulous  clusters 
of  pale  blue  flow- 
ers in  May  and 
June,  and  in  au- 
tumn. 40c. 


Our  Nursery  stock 
is  free  from  dis- 
ease of  any  kind. 


All  Roses  25c  each;  $2.50  per  12,  on  Their  Own  Root. 


Anne  de  Dieshach — Beautiful  shade  of 
carmine;  large  and  showy,  flower  slightly 
cupped,  particularly  fine  in  bud.  A vig- 
orous grower,  quite  hardy;  a good  forcing 
rose. 

American  Beauty — Deep  pink,  shaded 
with  carmine;  large,  globular,  de’licious 
odor,  desirable  for  forcing;  not  to  be  chos- 
en for  out  doors  growing. 

Baroness  Rothschild — Of  light  pink, 
flowers  of  immense  size,  perfect  form  and 
eocquisite  color,  highly  scented.  One  of 
the  finest  exhibition  varieties,  very  hardy 
and  late  bloomer. 

Clio — Flesh  color  shaded  in  the  center 
with  rosy  pink.  Large,  globular  form. 
Plant  is  strong  and  blooms  freely,  dis- 
playing its  great  flowers  boldly  on  good 
stems  against  large,  rich  leaves. 

Coquette  des  Alps — White  tinged  with 
pale  rose,  size  medium,  fine  form,  a free 
bloomer,  dainty  and  attractive. 

Earl  of  Dufferin — Rich  crimson  maroon 
with  dark  velvety  shadings.  Flowers  are 
large,  full,  globe-shaped.  Thick  petaled 
and  very  fragrant.  Grows  well  and  blooms 
freely,  with  many  handsome  buds  in  au- 
tumn. One  of  the  finest  dark  roses. 

John  Hopper — Bright  rose  with  carmine 
center;  large  and  full.  A profuse  bloomer 
and  standard  sort.  Free  grower. 


Frau  Karl  Brushki — Snow  white,  very 
large,  perfect  form.  A vigorous  grower 
and  free  bloomer.  Bright,  heavy  foliage 
and  strong  upright  growth;  flowers  borne 
on  long  fine  stems. 


Frau  Karl  Drushkl 


American  Beauty 

General  Jacqueminot — Brilliant  velvety 
crimson,  large  and  extremely  effective.  A 
famous  bud  and  forcing  rose  quite  as 
well  adapted  for  garden  culture.  Very 
fragrant  and  one  of  the  most  popular  sorts 
grown. 

General  Washingrton — Deep  crimson  led, 
very  large  and  double,  ope’iiS  wide  and  flat, 
very  free  bloomer. 

Margaret  Dickson — A large  and  hand- 
some winter  rose  of  vigorous  growth  and 
magnificent  form;  petals  very  large,  shell- 
shaped and  of  great  substance;  fragrant. 
Foliage  is  large,  dark  green  and  rich,  dis- 
playing the  grand  flowers  well. 

Marshall  P.  Wilder — Raised  from  the 

seed  of  Gen.  Jacqueminot  Cherry  color 


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RUGOSA  ROSES, 

Rosa  Rugfosa  Alba — Pure  white,  single, 
having  five  petals  and  highly  scented. 

Rosa  Rugosa  Rubra — Bright  rosy  crim- 
son, single,  succeeded  by  large,  brilliant 
berries  of  much  beauty. 

Madam  George  Bruant — White  and  fra- 
grant, buds  long  and  pointed,  semi-double 
when  open;  borne  in  clusters  throughout 
the  season;  vigorous  and  hardy. 

Counsul  Ferdinand  Meyer — Double  sil- 
very pink  fiowers,  large,  cup-shaped;  borne 
well  above  handsome  Rugosa  foliage. 
Exquisitely  perfumed  and  perfectly  hardy. 

New  Century — Flowers  clear,  flesh  pink, 
three  to  four  inches  across,  perfectly  full 
and  double.  Perfume  of  sweet  briers  and 
is  one  of  the  most  constant  bloomers  of 
its  class. 


of  good  size,  perfectly  double  S'lid  very 
fragrant.  It  is  of  vigorous  growth  and 
healthy  foliage.  In  wood,  foliage  ^d 
form  of  flower  it  resembles  Alfred  Co- 
lomb,  but  excels  that  variety  in  vigor, 
hardiness  and  freedom  of  bloom.  One  of 
the  finest  of  its  color. 

Mrs.  J.  H.  Laing— The  color  is  a soft 
and  delicate  shade  of  pink;  the  flower  is 
large,  well  formed,  very  fragrant  and  pro- 
duced on  good  stems.  The  buds  are?  long 
and  pointed  and  extremely  pretty.  For 
outdoor  planting  this  is  one  of  the  best 
roses  introduced  in  many  years.  It  bloonis 
continuously  in  the  open  ground  and  is 
also  valuable  for  forcing,  the  buds  sell- 
ing at  high  prices. 

Magua  Cbarta — Clear  rosy  red,  beauti- 
fully flushed  with  violet  crimson;  sweet 
fragrance. 

Paul  Neyron — The  largest  rose  in  culti- 
vation, sometimes  called  the  peony  rose; 
color  bright  cerise  red.  Often  produces 
blooms  five  inches  in  diameter,  very  fra- 
grant. The  plant  makes  a strong,  healthy 
growth  and  has  clean,  glossy  foliage, 
blooms  almost  without  intermission  from 
June  until  late  October. 

EVERBLOOMING  TEA  ROSES, 

25c  each. 

Bridesmaid — Clear  bright  pink  of  an  ex- 
quisite shade;  large,  full  and  globular, 
a constant  bloomer.  Grown  chiefly  for  its 
large,  solid  and  handsome  buds;  the  stems 
are  good,  the  foliage  glossy.  Excellent 
for  bedding. 

Duchess  de  Brabant — Salmon  rose  with 
amber  shadings,  a rich  and  peculiar  color. 
The  flowers  are  gracefully  irregular  and 
loose  when  expanded,  but  have  elegantly 
pointed  buds  and  a pervading  peach  fra- 
grance. Extra  vigorous  and  free  in  bloom 
in  every  way  a beautiful  rose. 


Mrs.  J.  H.  Daing 


MOSS  ROSES, 

Admiral  Dewey — Dark  red,  very  vigor- 
ous, one  of  the  best. 

Crested  Moss — Deep  pink  buds  surround- 
ed with  a mossy  fringe  and  crest;  ex- 
quisitely fragrant. 


Ferle  des  Jardins — One  of  the  most 

beautiful  deep  yellow  roses  in  cultivation, 
varying  from  canary  to  golden  yellow,  in 
large,  full,  elegantly  shaped  buds  and  blos- 
soms, very  double  and  fragrant.  A 
healthy  free  grower  with  beautiful  foli- 
age and  unequalled  in  profusion  of  bloom. 


The  Bride — Most  beautiful  of  the  white 
lea  roses,  and  forced  in  numberless  quan- 
titie’s  every  year.  The  great  solid  flowers 
remain  perfect  long  after  cutting,  the 
stems  are  long  and  stiff,  the  foliage  large, 
lark  and  glossy. 


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Met«or 

Henry  Martin — Rich,  glossy  pink,  tinged 
with  crimson;  large  globular  flowers,  full, 
sweet  and  finely  mossed. 

Iiuxemburg — Clear,  deep  crimson,  large, 
very  sweet  and  mossy. 

Perpetual  Wliite — Pure  white,  blooms  in 
clusters,  double,  beautiful,  vigorous. 

MISCELLANEOUS  ROSES 

25c  each. 

Venus — Flowers  are  bright  glowing 

crimson,  fully  double.  The  plant  is  branch- 
ing in  habit,  forming  a fine,  compact  bush. 
One  of  the  most  vigorous  mosses  with 
splendid  foliage. 

Clothilde  Soupert — Outer  petals  pearl 

white,  shading  to  a center  of  rosy  pink; 
the  flowers  are  very  double  and  hand- 
somely formed.  A grand  free-flowering 
rose,  fine  for  bedding  or  pot  culture. 

Crimson  Baby  Rambler — Crimson  flow- 
ers in  broad  clusters,  like  those  of  the 
Crimson  Rambler;  a compact  bush  about 
two  feet  high.  One  of  the  finest  bedding 
roses  ever  introduced. 

Fink  Baby  Rambler— This  has  all  the 
characteristics  of  the  Crimson,  but^  is 
loaded  with  great  clusters  of  bright  pink 
roses. 

Kaiserin  Augusta  Victoria  — Creamy 
white  and  sweetly  fragrant;  buds  are  large 
and  pointed  and  flowers  very  full  and 
large.  Very  hardy  and  continuous  bloom- 
er. 

IiaPrance — Flowers  a delicate  silvery 
rose,  often  silvery  pink  with  peach  shad- 
ing; very  large  very  double  and  of  superb 
form.  The  sweetest  and  most  useful  of 
all  roses;  flowers  continually  throughout 
the  season  and  is  deservedly  a favorite 
with  many  rose  growers. 

Meteor — A rich,  dark,  velvety-crimson, 
everblooming  rose.  Flowers  are  of  good 
size,  very  double  a^d  perfect  in  shape, 
either  as  buds  or  when  fully  opened.  Plant 
Is  vigorous  and  remarkably  free-flowering. 
Excellent  for  pot  culture  and  best  of  all 


the  Hybrid  Teas  to  bed  for  summer  cut 
flowers  as  it  retains  its  color  well  even 
in  the  hotte^st  -oreather. 

CLIMBING  ROSES 

25c  each;  $2.50  per  12. 

Baltimore  Belle — Pale  blush,  nearly 
white,  very  double.  Blooms  in  large  clus- 
ters late  in  the  season,  one  of  the  best 
white  climbers. 

Marechal  Neil — Beautiful  canary  yellow, 
large,  full,  globe-shaped  flowers  of  de- 
lightful fragrance.  Free-flowering;  one  of 
the  finest  yellow  tea-scente'd  roses  yet 
introduced. 

Prairie  Queen — Bright  canary  yellow, 
compact  and  globular  flowers;  a rapid 
climber;  hardy  and  one  of  the  best. 

Seven  Sisters — Crimson,  changing  all 
shades  to  white,  flowers  are  borne  in  clus- 
ters; one  of  the  old  fashioned  sorts. 

Thousand  Beauty  Rose — A new  climbing 
rose,  producing  on  the  same  bush  so  many 
different  colored  flowers  that  it  is  impos- 
sible to  describe  the  variations,  hence  the 
very  fitting  name.  Blooming  profusely 
from  beginning  of  June  until  last  of  July. 
Colors  run  from  tender  rose  to  bright  rose 
and  carmine  with  white  and  yellow  tints 
showing  a strong  grower  and  hardy. 


Thousand  Beauty 

Rambler  Roses 

Crimson — The  famous  crimson  clustered 
climber,  so  extremely  effective  when 
grown  on  pillars  and  trellis.  The  flowers 
are  grown  in  pyramidal  panicles,  each 
carrying  thirty  to  one  hundred  blooms  and 
over;  the  individual  flowers  are  from  one 
to  one  and  one-half  inches  in  diameter 
and  remain  in  perfect  condition  a long 
time  The  plant  is  a vigorous  grower, 
making  shoots  from  eight  to  ten  feet  long 
in  a season. 

Dorothy  Perkins — Clear,  shell-pink,  flow- 
ers borne  in  large  clusters  of  twenty-five 


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HARDY  PERENNIALS 


Asters — Bloom  in  late  fall  in  great  pro- 
fusion, perfectly  hardy,  and  are  to  be  had 
in  almost  all  colors,  plants  growing-  3 to 
4 feet  high. 

Clirysantliemuin  (Hardy  Pompon) — This 
class  of  beautiful  plants  is  now  so  uni- 
versally popular  for  out-door  bedding,  and 
justly  so.  They  produce  a lavish  profu- 
sion of  blooms,  giving  color,  life  and 
beauty  to  the  garden  at  a time  when  other 
plants  have  been  nipped  by  frost.  They 
are  quite  hardy,  but  it  is  well  to  give  a 
slight  covering  of  leaves  or  manure  dur- 
ing winter.  Grow  from  2 to  3 feet  high. 

Daisy,  Shasta — Large  snowy-white  flow- 
ers, 4 inches  across;  in  bloom  all  summer; 
a good  cut-flower  variety, 

Hibiscus  (Militaris) — Strong  growing, 

4 to  6 feet  high,  with  white,  blush,  or  pale 
rose  flowers,  with  purple  eye;  blooming  in 
August  and  September 

(Above  Perennials  not  in  Stock) 

Hollyhocks — Few  hardy  plants  combine! 
as  many  good  qualities  as  the  Hollyhock. 

For  planting  in 
rows  lor  groups 
on  the  lawn,  or 
for  interspers- 
ing  among 
shrubbery,  they 
are  invaluable. 

The  flowers  form 
perfect  rosettes 
of  the!  most  love” 

ly  shades  of  yel"  Chrysanthemum 

low,  crimson, 
rose  pink,  orange,  white,  etc. 

The  Hollyhock  requires  a rich,  deep  soil,  we'll  drained 
and  will  repay  in  quality  and  elegance  of  bloom  any  ex- 
tra care.  A slight  protection  in  the  winter  will  be  bene- 
ficial. 15c. 

Iris  Germauica  (German  Iris) — This  group  blooms  in 
May  with  wonderful  combinations  of  coloring;  leaves  broad 
sword-like.  We  have  an  assortment  of  the  best  sorts.  25c. 

Iris  Kaempferi  (Japan  Iris) — The  Japanese  Iris  should 
be  planted  in  a somewhat  cool,  moist  situation,  and  in 
rich  soil.  Its  flowers,  in  late  June  and  July,  are  quite 
distinct  from  those  of  all  the  varieties,  and  will  compare 
favorably  with  some  of  the  exotic  orchids.  We  have  a 
good  assortment  of  the  best  varieties.  26c, 


to  thirty,  sweetly  scented,  full  and  dou- 
ble with  crinkled  petals.  Foliage  stays 
on  a long  time. 

Philadelphia — Flowers  deep  rich  crim- 
son, more  intense  than  the  Crimson  Ramb- 
ler, with  larger  tresses  of  flowers  vhich 
are  perfectly  double;  the  color  does  not 
fade  and  the  clusters  completely  covei  the 
bush.  Vine  is  very  hardy  and  a sti  >ng 
grower. 

■yellow  Rambler — A clear  decided  yel- 
low, flowers  of  medium  size  in  immense 
clusters,  very  sweet  scented;  hardiest  of 
all  yellow  climbing  roses.  It  is  a ram- 
pant grower,  well  established  plants  often 
making  a growth  of  ten  to  twelve  feet  in 
a season. 

TREE  ROSES,  . 

75c  each. 

The  Tree  Roses  are  grafted  on  hardy 
stems  4 to  5 feet  high,  and  thus  form 
tree  shapes.  When  in  full  bloom  they  are 
very  handsome,  and  are  becoming  more 
popular  every  year  as  the  demand  for  for- 
mal gardens  grows.  It  is  very  necessary 
to  have  varieties  which  will  lend  them- 


selves to  the  severe  pruning  and  training 
necessary  to  produce  the  tree  form,  and 
in  this  shape  we  offer  only  the  Hybrid 
Perpetual  or  hardy  class,  with  flowers  of 
white,  pink,  scarlet  and  crimson. 


Japanese  Iris 


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A Bed  of  Tulips 


HARDY  BULBS 


Gannas 


Crocus — These  are  delicate  and  tasteful  in  form  and 
varied  and  gay  in  color.  Until  the>  flowering  of  the  Hya- 
cinth,  and  through  the  most  changeable  and  unpleasant 
of  the  spring  weather,  the  garden  depends  almost  alone 
upon  the  Crocus  for  its  brightness.  Plant  the  bulbs  in 
autumn  about  3 inches  apart  and  cover  with  2 inches  of 
soil.  Cover  in  fall  with  a little  straw  or  coarse  manure 
to  keep  the  bulbs  from  being  thrown  out  by  the  frost. 

Hyacinths — Among  all  the  bulbs  used  for  winter  flowers, 
the  Hyacinth  stands  foremost.  Flowers  may  be  produced 
by  placing  the  bulbs  in  a glass  filled  with  water  or  placed 
in  pots  or  boxes  in  soil;  colors,  blue,  red,  white  with  var- 
ious shades. 

Above  bulbs  are  not  carried  in  stock 

CANNAS 

15c  each;  $1.50  a dozen;  by  express;  $10.00  per  100 

Austria^ — A fine  variety  of  the  orchid-flowered  type; 
large  handsome  foliage;  canary-yellow  blooms. 

Black  Beauty — Small,  red  bloom;  rich  bronze  foliage. 
Best  of  all  the  red-leaved  sorts. 

Florence  Vaughan — Flowers  of  the  most  brilliant  golden 
yellow,  dotted  with  brightest  scarlet. 


NARCISSUS 

(Not  in  stock) 

Some  varieties  bloom  as 
early  as  the  Crocus.  The 
flowers  assume  many  forms 
and  present  many  charm- 
ing combinations  of  white, 
gold,  primrose,  orange,  sul- 
, ^ phur,  and  pure  yellow, 

borne  are  quite  fragrant;  all  very  hardy,  except  the  clus- 
tered Polyanthus.  Double  and  single. 

PEONIES 

Charlemagne — Creamy  white,  center  tinted  lilac;  very 
larrge  and  late.  25c  each. 

Duke  of  Wellington — Ivory-white,  with 
Very  large  and  duoble.  50c  each. 

Festiva  Maxima  Extra  large;  white,  center  petals  tip- 
ped carmine.  35c  each. 

Golden  Harvest — Creamy  pink;  very  large  and  fragrant. 

Jeanne  d’Arc — Exquisite- 
ly scented,  large  flowers. 
Lilac-pink  guards  and  tuft- 
ed center,  body  soft  yel- 
low. 


creamy  center. 


DAHLIAS 

These  showy  and  pretty 
flowers  are  very  popular.  Narcissus 

One'  of  the  showiest  of  all 

flowers,  commencing  to  bloom  in  July,  they  are  a perfect 
Dioom  until  stopped  by  frost.  Flowers  are  most  perfect 
and  of  beautiful  form.  Colors  numerous.  Before  freez- 
ing:  weather,  dig"  up  plants  and  store  in  a frost-proof  cellar. 
15c  each;  $1.20  per  dozen. 


Benton  Review  Shop,  Fowler,  Indiana. 


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